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SAMMI MAK: THE DREAM HAS ME

Rooted in the radical beauty of nature and inspired by Anne Carson's writings on desire and longing and Hélène Cixous' articulation of the female body, Mak's artistry manifests painting as a language, capturing and abstracting her experiences and connections with the universe. Mak crafts spaces imbued with openness, fluidity, and unapologetic romance, drawing us into the ethereal stages of painting—abstractions of emotions that stimulate the senses and imagination, a oneness of ecstasy.

The exhibition "The Dream Has Me" will showcase Mak's most recent works. Echoing the sentiments of Hélène Cixous, who believed dreams to be a vital source of inspiration and self-discovery, Mak uses her dreamscapes as a canvas to reflect her innermost thoughts, desires, and fears, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy to create a sense of disorientation and wonder.

Artwork Enquiry

THE DREAM HAS ME

SAMMI MAK

1 July - 2 August 2024

Wing Sum Sammi Mak (b. 1996) was born and raised in Hong Kong and is currently based in London. She completed her Master's Degree in Fine Arts Painting at the University of the Arts London (Camberwell) and received her Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts from the Academy of Visual Arts of Hong Kong Baptist University. Since completing her Master's degree, Mak has swiftly entered the contemporary art scene and gained popularity among international art institutions, galleries, and collectors.Collectors include institutions such as AlA Insurance and individual collectors across the United States, United Kingdom, China, Europe, and Southeast Asia. In 2023, Mak had a solo presentation at Art Central Hong Kong and was interviewed by the China Daily and featured by the Financial Times. Her exhibitions and artworks have also been widely covered by other mainstream media outlets such as Vogue. Mak's artistic inspiration often stems from nature and literary works, paricularily the works of Anne Carson and Elena Ferrante. She views painting as a form of language, capturing and abstracting experiences and emotions, infusing unapologetic romantic emotions into her brushstrokes, and creating landscapes akin to poetry. As an abstract painter, Mak masterfully communicates emotions through her artwork, evoking sensory resonance in viewers. The exhibition "The Dream Has Me" wil showcase Mak's most recent works. Echoing the sentiments of Hélène Cixous, who believed dreams to be a vital source of inspiration and self-discovery, Mak uses her dreamscapes as canvases, depicting complex thoughts, emotions, and desires that blur the lines between reality and fantasy, creating landscapes of disorientation and wonder.