Wai Ip (they/them) is a Hong Kong conceptual/performance artist currently based in London, whose work examines the impermanent nature of human experience. As a migrant, they navigates the intricate ontological terrain that is sculpted by the relentless forces of vicinity performing upon us, including geographic dislocation, fluctuating political scenarios, and the swift pace of technological progress. Their artwork not only provokes deep introspection but also acts as a mirror reflecting the myriad challenges and necessary adaptations faced by the identity of artist in our rapidly transforming society.
Wai’s artwork has been exhibited at galleries and art shows in New York, Hong Kong, Canada, France and across South East Asia. They is currently enrolled in the first year of MFA fine art at Goldsmiths, University of London.
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04.2024 - ongoingdocumented awarness with the lost one
thermal paper, heat transferred mark, archival sleeve
The project begins with documenting moments in which I have any associated thoughts with the lost one before emotions emerged. iPhone is used to screenshot of the displayed time at that moments. The performative numbers implies the abitrary of emotions. This will be an ongoing performance throughout my lifetime.