“Angels from Infinity: TheSculptures of Chi Wing Lo” explores and interprets Chi Wing Lo’s sculpture art.His works remind us that art is, among other things, an invitation to changethe rhythms of our lives, to sense another order of temporality—slower, closerto the non-temporal, perhaps without ever reaching it. These material enigmascontain the power to slow down thought, bringing it to a standstill in an ideaof origin. Situated between the celerity of vision and the inherent immobilityof their position in space, his sculptures ask the eye to wait; and along withthis arresting of the visual, they urge the mind to delve deeper.
His heartand personality are open; he does not stubbornly amplify pain or highlightunease. Instead, he focuses on the eternal spirit and civilization of humanlife. --Wang Jian
Throughhis unique artistic intuition, he displays a penetrating and forward-lookingconsciousness, standing independently amidst the tumult—distinct andextraordinary. --Wang Jian
Theypossess a demonic ambivalence, a perfect paradox that unlocks our finiteperception. --Chi Wing Lo
Chi WingLo is an internationally renowned Chinese descent designer, the recipient of the “World Outstanding ChineseDesigner” in 2015, whose works cover various fields including architecture,sculpture, interior design, and furniture design. He enjoys a high reputationin the international design community for his purification of concepts, poeticinterpretation, and attention to detail.
Editor’sRecommendation:
1. TheFusion of Art and Philosophy:
“Angels from Infinity: TheSculptures of Chi Wing Lo” offers an in-depth analysis of how Chi Wing Lomasterfully integrates the essence of European culture with the elegance of theEast into his sculptures. This book not only provides a feast for the eyes butalso reveals the philosophical depth and profound insights into universalvalues embedded in Chi Wing Lo's creations, inspiring us to embrace,contemplate, and interpret art with an open mind, bringing us endlesspossibilities.
2. UniqueMaterials and Exploration of Perspectives:
The sculptures in the book demonstrate ChiWing Lo's profound exploration of the concepts of time and space. His cleveruse of bronze and maple wood not only reflects his pursuit of aesthetics, but alsosolves the problem of how to let the audience experience the "infinity oftime and space" through the "past" and "generalizedcontext" symbolized by these materials, providing a new perspective andway of thinking for contemporary art.
3.Touching the Soul and Educational Insights:
“Angels from Infinity: TheSculptures of Chi Wing Lo” not only just provides a journey of soulfulexploration but also gives a source to education and inspiration. This book isnot only suitable for art lovers and professionals to study in depth, but alsocan inspire the younger generation's interest in art and design, encouragingthem to explore their creativity, pursue the experience of beauty, and findmoments of tranquility and contemplation in a fast-paced life.