PATTERN & SENSES marks the first solo exhibition of the acclaimed Hong Kong sculptor at Grotto and the first for Wong since 2000. Featuring a new series of works inspired by Islamic and Indian patterns, Wong strives to explore the cultural relationship between different "primitive" society and their significance in our modern day environment.
The exhibition features three types of works: tribal dresses, shoes and wall hangings. Using a wide range of ceramic medium such as porcelain, terracotta and black stone clay, Fiona Wong meticulously modeled her pieces according to a life size scale. Particular attention is paid to the works' intricate patterns which the artist believes are strong implication of the cultural specifics pertinent to the origin of the design. Wong also carefully observed the important modern interpretations of these patterns as she concludes that various senses expressed are of contemporary notion and can be applied to our own situation.