Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present The Sun's Energy, a solo exhibition with San Francisco-based artist, Chelsea Wong. The Sun's Energy is Wong's inaugural solo exhibition at Hashimoto Contemporary and debut solo exhibition in New York City.
For the exhibition, the artist challenged herself to paint scenic compositions inspired by some of her most cherished memories. Drawing from real life and infused with a heavy dose of whimsy and imagination, the series of colorful paintings take the viewer around the globe, sharing uplifting stories of beautiful moments the artist has witnessed. Through heavily stylized and idyllic imagery, Wong creates an encouraging visual statement promoting joy, acceptance and openness to one another. Through her work, the artist celebrates racial and cultural diversity, promoting working class communities and evoking a sense of curiosity and wonder.
About the exhibition, the artist states,
"As with all my compositions, I paint diverse groups of people enjoying themselves. I come from a mixed-race family and would have loved to see more role-models that look like me growing up. I believe we are all entitled to joy, happiness, and celebration. It is how I connect with the world. As the title of this show suggests, The Sun’s Energy, we are all beings on this planet sharing the same sun, soaking up the same warmth, and deserving of it’s good energy."
Please join us Saturday, August 14th from 10am to 6pm for the opening of The Sun's Energy. The artist will be in attendance.
In order to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff, please note that masks are required for entry.
The exhibition will be on view Saturday, August 14th to Saturday, September 4th. For more information on this exhibition or to request an online collector's preview, please contact NYC Director, Jennifer Rizzo, at nyc@hashimotocontemporary.com
