Wong Ping: Your Silent Neighbor

Hong Kong animator Wong Ping's recent works, which feature childlike cartoons that address adult themes and anxieties, are presented in this publication in conjunction with his first solo museum exhibition in New York. Through surreal narratives and a bizarre cast of anthropomorphic characters, Ping's work metaphorically explores larger systemic issues such as immigration, social relations, and economic anxieties.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: New Museum of Contemporary Art,U.S.

Hong Kong animator Wong Ping's recent works, which feature childlike cartoons that delve into adult themes and anxieties, are the focus of this publication. Produced in conjunction with his first solo museum exhibition in New York, it provides an insightful glimpse into the work of Wong Ping, a Hong Kong-based animator born in 1984. Over the past decade, Ping has crafted captivating tales that explore individual desires, societal pressures, and political upheaval. His visually striking works, characterized by vibrant pop colors and geometric forms, serve as metaphors for broader systemic issues such as immigration, social relations, and economic anxieties. While his videos may initially evoke the language of children's cartoons, Wong Ping's work stems from his personal experiences and journals, where he reveals the daily aspirations and anxieties of ordinary residents of Hong Kong through surreal narratives and a peculiar cast of anthropomorphic characters. This exhibition showcases a selection of recent work by Wong Ping from across his diverse and experimental oeuvre, offering a deeper understanding of his artistic vision.

Weight: 612g
Dimension: 246 x 183 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780915557257