{"id":21388,"date":"2023-04-13T15:47:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T07:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=21388"},"modified":"2023-06-16T11:23:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T03:23:38","slug":"chen-wei-meng-sms-to-song-25-april-27-may-2023-press-release","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/chen-wei-meng-sms-to-song-25-april-27-may-2023-press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Chen Wei Meng &#8211; SMS to Song | 25 April &#8211; 27 May 2023 &#8211; Press Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='artists-title'  class='avia-section av-2csoai4-d252c8c2e4a347b9deffe840ebf263ae main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-21388'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column av-232aozw-27b6d40e51604946909b304f629244cd av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div '   ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1jh96fg-f5175ab66b93ab3c09e852b21d920769\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1jh96fg-f5175ab66b93ab3c09e852b21d920769{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1jh96fg-f5175ab66b93ab3c09e852b21d920769 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"font-family: 'eb garamond'; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/chen-wei-meng-sms-to-song-25-april-27-may-2023-works\/\">WORKS<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/chen-wei-meng-sms-to-song-25-april-27-may-2023-press-release\/\">PRESS RELEASE&nbsp;<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/chen-wei-meng-sms-to-song-25-april-27-may-2023-insitu\/\">INSITU<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CWM-ebooklet.pdf\">E-booklet<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chen-Wei-Meng-Essay-Final.pdf\">Essay<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxuriousmagazine.com\/wei-ling-gallery-ivan-lam-chen-wei-meng\/\">NEWS<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column av-16xlqx8-b8e05a87ba32aab7563ebea950015f8d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:14px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'open sans thin'; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">SMS to Song<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\u201cAll things carry yin and embrace yang. They reach harmony by blending with the vital breath.\u201d \u2013 <\/em>Lao Tzu<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wei-Ling Gallery presents &#8216;<em>SMS to Song&#8217;<\/em>, Chen Wei Meng&#8217;s mesmerising new exhibition that ventures into unexplored territory, and challenges boundaries. The exhibition&#8217;s name, an acronym for <em>&#8220;Shan Met Shui to Song Dynasty&#8221;<\/em>, pays homage to the breathtaking landscape paintings of the Song Dynasty (960-1279).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chen Wei Meng&#8217;s creative direction entered a new phase in 2019, when he began to emphasise the movement of the environment and the cryptic patterns it contains rather than realistic portrayals. He refers to this as <em>\u201cthe crystallisation of his subconscious\u201d,<\/em> and it is influenced by the core principles of eastern and Chinese philosophy that he is constantly thinking about. His most recent works, an evolution of his earlier<em> &#8216;Musang&#8217;s Words&#8217;<\/em> series, provide a glimpse into his current thinking and demonstrate his perseverance in exploring the harmony between the two disciplines, shifting his aesthetic orientation<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\u201cIn the \u2018Musang\u2019s Words\u2019 (2020) series, I explored a lot of Yin-Yang, heaven and earth, real and virtual, black and white, expanding and contracting, and the most represented works in this direction were the works from the \u2018Shan Met Shui\u2019 series.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Chen Wei Meng<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The concept of <em>&#8220;Shan Met Shui&#8221;<\/em> is based on the harmony between mountains and water, as the artist seeks to unite rather than contrast these different elements. This approach involves exploring the meaning and form of the subjects, inspired by the natural tendency for living things to coexist and cross paths without conflict. It embodies the idea of <em>&#8220;you have me in you, I have you in me&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The mountains <em>(Shan)<\/em>, which dominate much of the works, are arranged in a way that defies gravity, appearing to float and creating a mirage-like effect that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Chen&#8217;s meticulous planning and attention to detail in the terrain express both grandeur and a delicate balance between opposing forces, reflecting his study of Yin-Yang philosophy and paying homage to past masters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The artist portrays water <em>(Shui)<\/em> in his current pieces using techniques that avoid harsh lines, resulting in a natural and organic appearance that seamlessly blends with the surroundings. The absence of rigid contours creates a sense of movement, with the water flowing and rippling across the canvas to create texture. This dynamic portrayal captures the essence of water as a constantly changing force in nature, reflecting the artist&#8217;s evolving approach to his craft.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>&#8216;SMS to Song&#8217;<\/em>&nbsp;is ultimately a testament to the philosophical concept of harmony. Chen&#8217;s emphasis on accepting and evolving differences creates something beautiful and significant, rather than eradicating them in the pursuit of unity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>&#8216;SMS to Song&#8217;<\/em> is featured at Wei-Ling Gallery from 25th April &#8211; 27th May 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wei-Ling Gallery is located at No 8, Jalan Scott, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Admission hours are Tuesday \u2013 Friday 10am \u2013 6pm, Saturday 10am \u2013 5pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exhibition is open by appointment only. For appointments and further assistance, please contact +60322601106 or e-mail siewboon@weiling-gallery.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ve3bu4-8b15f7f9aa5cc9718df0cc97029a9029\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ve3bu4-8b15f7f9aa5cc9718df0cc97029a9029{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ve3bu4-8b15f7f9aa5cc9718df0cc97029a9029 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WORKS&nbsp;|&nbsp;PRESS RELEASE&nbsp;| INSITU | E-booklet |&nbsp;Essay | NEWS SMS to Song \u201cAll things carry yin and embrace yang. 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