Wowser Ng (b.1998), is a China-born, London-based visual artist. He graduates from Sichuan Fine Arts Institute with a bachelor's degree and the University of the Arts London with a master's degree. Ng's practice is centred around digital painting,  his work explores queer relationships, materialism, and identity. Ng's paintings create abstract objects to capture emotion, desire, and a fascination with objects.  His work has been exhibited globally including London, Barcelona, New Orleans, Beijing and Shanghai.

 

Artist Statement

In an era of information and image overload, where pop culture constantly exerts its influence, the rapid changes and constant iterations of everything around us have sparked my interest in “Fashionism”. My work redefines the concept of the fashion show by creating virtual fashion imagery that captures fleeting moments, revealing the contradictions inherent in the information age. Through my work, I aim to challenge the “show-oriented” nature of society and provoke thought about the relentless pursuit of materialism among Generation Z.

 

I extend these observations through self-created abstract objects, through the lens of an Asian queer. These objects represent my emotional landscapes and spiritual connections with the world, which also take on meaning beyond their physical form, becoming conduits for reflection on the societal forces and cultural pressures that shape our desires and identities.

 

Through this synthesis of abstraction and pop, my work challenges traditional pop art, reframes it as a critical lens on contemporary identity formation, material desire, and the aesthetics of social performance.