Tseng Sze Sze

The Love of Ginkgo
120cm x 60cm
Mineral pigments on paper
2024
Chrysanthemum
52cm x 30cm
Mineral pigments on paper
2025
Cloud Realm
140cm x 80cm
Ink on silk
2025
Maple
80cm x 60cm
Mineral pigments on paper
2025
This series draws inspiration from natural flowers and leaves, conveying the artist's deep gratitude and yearning for life, innocence, and love. The Love of Ginkgo uses ginkgo to symbolise purity and lifelong devotion, with a pun expressing thanks to oneself and loved ones; Chrysanthemum builds on gold foil and coarse mineral pigments to produce historical traces and three-dimensional light, breaking conventional limits; Cloud Realm departs from traditional ink monochrome with watercolour cloud washes, creating a gentle, dreamlike inner world; Maple captures the resilient glow of maple leaves through foil-burning techniques, evoking romantic light and shadow over time;

Blending Chinese and Western techniques, the works extend traditional Chinese painting while fostering a dialogue between ancient and modern, East and West—gently stirring viewers' tender appreciation for life's innocence and beauty.




Artist  Statement
Tseng Sze Sze is a recent graduate from the Academy of Visual Arts of Hong Kong Baptist University, specialising in Chinese art and currently works primarily with mineral pigment and calligraphy as her creation mediums. Building upon a foundation of contemporary meticulous-style painting, she incorporates techniques such as burning foil to explore the expressive potential of mineral pigments in terms of texture and colour. Her works retain the lingering charm of Eastern lines while also integrating Western visual vocabulary, pushing the boundaries of traditional media. Her creation often stems from personal experiences and emotions; through the layering and traces of materials, she conveys the warmth of time and the brightness of life, guiding viewers to feel warmth within beautiful moments from daily life.

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