Exhibition

Lunar New Year // YEAR OF THE DRAGON 龙年

<p>Lunar New Year // YEAR OF THE DRAGON 龙年</p>

When

10 February 2024 -
31 March 2024

Location

4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art

181-187 Hay St, Haymarket

YEAR OF THE DRAGON [龙年] is a group exhibition visualising the bridge between the living and the heavenly through contemporised mythology and symbolism. 

Those born under the fifth zodiac sign are said to be earthly connections to the celestial realm, the divine plane where dragons and gods reside. 

The artists in YEAR OF THE DRAGON [龙年] present glimpses into a reality beyond our own, remaking traditional tales of benevolence and enlightenment through contemporary art practice. 

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Tom Baker, Dennis Enrile, Fernando Hideki, Camilo L, Chalida McKelvie, Kevin Nguyen, @supsitt.tattoo and @32tattoooo Ascension, 2024 Digital print on voile fabric Courtesy the artists and Thirteen Feet Tattoo, Haymarket  Commissioned by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art with support from the City of Sydney. Image: Kai Wasikowski
Tom Baker, Dennis Enrile, Fernando Hideki, Camilo L, Chalida McKelvie, Kevin Nguyen, @supsitt.tattoo and @32tattoooo Rite of Passage, 2024 Thermal paper tattoo stencils Courtesy the artists and Thirteen Feet Tattoo, Haymarket  Commissioned by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art with support from the City of Sydney. Image: Kai Wasikowski
YEAR OF THE DRAGON 龙年 exhibition view, 2024. Image: Kai Wasikowski
Shaun Daniel Allen (Shal) C.F.C., 2022/23 Synthetic polymer on canvas Courtesy the artist and China Heights, Sydney; Yang Yongliang 杨泳梁 Early Spring, 2019 Giclée print on fine art paper Edition 3/7 Courtesy the artist and the collection of Denwol Group Pty Ltd. Image: Kai Wasikowski
YEAR OF THE DRAGON 龙年 exhibition view, 2024. Image: Kai Wasikowski
Fan Dongwang Dragon in Water #1 – #6, 2019 Pencil on paper Courtesy the artist and Art Atrium, Sydney  Dr Fan (project) is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW. Image: Kai Wasikowski
Shaun Daniel Allen (Shal) C.F.C., 2022/23 Synthetic polymer on canvas Courtesy the artist and China Heights, Sydney. Image: Kai Wasikowski
Shaun Daniel Allen (Shal) E.P.B., 2023 Foraged flora extraction and acrylic on linen Courtesy the artist and China Heights, Sydney. Image: Kai Wasikowski
Yang Yongliang 杨泳梁 Early Spring, 2019 Giclée print on fine art paper Edition 3/7 Courtesy the artist and the collection of Denwol Group Pty Ltd. Image: Kai Wasikowski
Yang Yongliang 杨泳梁 Infinite Landscape, 2011 Video animation (black and white, sound), 7m 23s Edition 7/7 Courtesy the artist. White Rabbit Collection, Sydney.   Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Judith Neilson. 白兔美术馆; 朱迪思 • 尼尔森经由澳大利亚政府文化赠与项目捐赠. Image: Kai Wasikowski
Jacquie Meng Big Pendulum Swinging, 2024 Oil on canvas Courtesy the artist and Stanley Street Gallery, Sydney  Commissioned by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. Supported by The City of Sydney’s Festivals and Events Sponsorship 2024 Grant Program. Image: Kai Wasikowski
WeiZen Ho Amulet Body, 2024 Mixed media installation Courtesy the artist  Costume by Jennifer H Chua and Tania Castaing  Commissioned by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. Supported by The City of Sydney’s Festivals and Events Sponsorship 2024 Grant Program. Image: Kai Wasikowski
WeiZen Ho Amulet Body, 2024 Mixed media installation Courtesy the artist  Costume by Jennifer H Chua and Tania Castaing  Commissioned by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. Supported by The City of Sydney’s Festivals and Events Sponsorship 2024 Grant Program. Image: Kai Wasikowski
WeiZen Ho, Amulet Body (performance documentation), 2024. Commissioned by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. Supported by The City of Sydney’s Festivals and Events Sponsorship 2024 Grant Program. Image: Maxwell Elvis Finch
WeiZen Ho, Amulet Body (street divination performance documentation), 2024. Image: Nolan Murphy
  

Top image: Sin Wai Kin, The One (still), 2021, single channel video. Courtesy the artist and Blindspot Gallery, Hong Kong