MOU PROJECTS is pleased to present "Fabric of Belonging," Tap Chan’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. Showcasing nine newly created bodies of work—including sculptures, installations, photographs, and a double-channel video work—the exhibition seeks to weave the concept of diasporic existence. It evokes the imagination of journeys to distant galaxies and the disorientation of being lost, all while encapsulating a longing for escape.

Upon entering the space, visitors are immediately drawn to Their Sun: Our Sun (2024), strategically positioned in the gallery’s first segment. This piece embodies Chan’s exploration of wormhole theory and its ontological implications. Comprising six modular forms that mirror the curvature and topology of a wormhole, the work serves as a visual metaphor for mass migration and displacement. Its interior surfaces are gilded with 24-karat gold, symbolizing the wormhole’s immutable constancy, while its exterior, made from an iron composite, will gradually oxidize—signifying the inevitable entropy of time. This interplay between permanence and decay prompts reflection on the dialectical relationship between the eternal and the ephemeral, the cosmic and the corporeal. The sun within this work alludes to an astral voyage through the void, where the pursuit of new suns becomes a poignant metaphor for migratory trajectories in search of new beginnings.

Opening reception: 4–7 pm, Saturday, March 22

Gallery address: 13F, Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo St, Aberdeen