Kiang Malingue is pleased to present “These Things”, an exhibition of recent paintings by Chang Ya Chin. This is the artist’s first exhibition in her hometown Hong Kong, focusing on depicting a variety of local food and delicacies in the manner of classical still life.

Having received rigorous training in academic and classical traditions in Florence, Paris, and New York since 2015, Chang makes modestly-sized, placid compositions in which contemporary objects are in contrast with traditional methods and techniques of still life. All of her paintings are painted from real life: be it a group of pears, a bugle, a bowl of rice or a game of Tetris, Chang closely studies the distinctly textured objects—effectively “casting” the objects as actors and performers—before rendering them tangible and verisimilar on canvas.

Opening reception: Sat, 20 Jan, 3 – 6 PM

Gallery address: 12/F, Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Aberdeen