Chris Huen I Do Nothing Everyday,

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Chris Huen, “MuiMui, Joel, Haze and Tess,” 2023

oil on canvas, 260 cm x 400 cm (courtesy of the Gallery)

Opening Reception: September 26th, 5 - 8pm PDT

Centre of International Contemporary Art Vancouver (CICA Vancouver) is pleased to present I Do Nothing Everyday, a solo exhibition by Asian-British artist Chris Huen Sin-Kan. This exhibition captures the essence of Huen’s day-to-day experiences, transforming them into a compelling visual narrative that challenges the boundary between the mundane and the extraordinary.

Chris Huen is renowned for his delicate yet dynamic approach to creating monumental-scale paintings that weave together ordinary moments from daily life that resonate with all of us. Born in Hong Kong and currently residing in London, Chris Huen has distinguished himself with his distinctive approach of blending traditional Chinese ink techniques with Western oil painting to craft scenes that transcend the mundane. Huen’s art poignantly captures moments with his family and pets against the backdrop of natural settings, turning routine interactions into captivating visual stories.

His works transcend geographical and temporal boundaries, fostering an engagement that may leave viewers pondering the origins and narratives behind each piece. Despite relocating from Hong Kong to London two years ago, the core subject of his art—capturing the essence of “ordinariness”—remains consistent. His creations delve into a realm of vagueness, chaos, and ambiguity, evoking the sensations of traversing through a memory or dream. This intentional obscurity invites audiences to explore and interpret his works within or beyond the context of their displayed environments.

The exhibition will feature a series of new paintings that continue to explore themes of family, memory, and the everyday. Through his subtle manipulation of light and shadow and the liberal and calligraphic brush movement, Huen invites viewers to traverse the boundary between reality and illusion, grounded prose and dream-like poetry. His work resonates particularly well with Vancouver’s diverse audience, making poignant connections to domestic lives and nature. 

CICA Vancouver invites art lovers and critics alike to experience the mesmerizing world of Chris Huen, where the simplicity of daily life blooms into moments of unexpected beauty. This exhibition promises not only to showcase Huen’s remarkable talent but also to foster a dialogue about the nature of contemporary urban life and the art that emerges from it.