Chris Cheung (h0nh1m)
Hong Kong
Referencing the world's oldest surviving written melody dating back to the 6th century CE, each rendition of Chris Cheung (h0nh1m)’s algorithmic, orchid DNA-derived artworks is based on the resulting 13th century poems of Bao Zhao (鮑照) and You Lan (幽蘭). Reflecting the frailty of the hybrid Bauhinia orchid species, each poem denotes a flower of singular beauty; translated as the "Lonely Orchid", "Solitary Orchid", "Reclusive Orchid", "Hidden Orchid" and the "Secluded Orchid” among the interpretations. In the verse inspiring Cheung's crystalline Blakeana Rhapsody No.1, "The slanting sunset brings along the gloaming, my solitary shadow lingers and longs for your presence. Spring will be over when the plum loses its fragrance, time flies and you never seem to return."
Referencing the world's oldest surviving written melody dating back to the 6th century CE, each rendition of Chris Cheung (h0nh1m)’s algorithmic, orchid DNA-derived artworks is based on the resulting 13th century poems of Bao Zhao (鮑照) and You Lan (幽蘭). Reflecting the frailty of the hybrid Bauhinia orchid species, each poem denotes a flower of singular beauty; translated as the "Lonely Orchid", "Solitary Orchid", "Reclusive Orchid", "Hidden Orchid" and the "Secluded Orchid” among the interpretations. In the verse inspiring Cheung's crystalline Blakeana Rhapsody No.2, "The bamboo door curtain submits to dewdrops with an orchid scent, the embroidered draperies fill with peach and plum breezes. I fasten my belt and speak nothing of the past, but sit to let the fragrant season end."
Referencing the world's oldest surviving written melody dating back to the 6th century CE, each rendition of Chris Cheung (h0nh1m)’s algorithmic, orchid DNA-derived artworks is based on the resulting 13th century poems of Bao Zhao (鮑照) and You Lan (幽蘭). Each poem denotes a flower of singular beauty; translated as the "Lonely Orchid", "Solitary Orchid", "Reclusive Orchid", "Hidden Orchid" and the "Secluded Orchid” among the interpretations. In the verse inspiring Cheung's crystalline Blakeana Rhapsody No.3, "It is just too obvious to pledge with my pendant, and it is too odd to embrace the bridge post. The flowers have fallen and I don't know your whereabouts, but I sit vainly worrying about missing you."
Referencing the world's oldest surviving written melody dating back to the 6th century CE, each rendition of Chris Cheung (h0nh1m)’s algorithmic, orchid DNA-derived artworks is based on the resulting 13th century poems of Bao Zhao (鮑照) and You Lan (幽蘭). Each poem denotes a flower of singular beauty; translated as the "Lonely Orchid", "Solitary Orchid", "Reclusive Orchid", "Hidden Orchid" and the "Secluded Orchid” among the interpretations. In the verse inspiring Cheung's crystalline Blakeana Rhapsody No.4, "The tiny long-legged spider subtly spins his web, the silkworm quietly elaborates silk. I feel ashamed to have no self-confidence, and I am afraid to have a tryst with you."
Referencing the world's oldest surviving written melody dating back to the 6th century CE, each rendition of Chris Cheung (h0nh1m)’s algorithmic, orchid DNA-derived artworks is based on the resulting 13th century poems of Bao Zhao (鮑照) and You Lan (幽蘭). Each poem denotes a flower of singular beauty; translated as the "Lonely Orchid", "Solitary Orchid", "Reclusive Orchid", "Hidden Orchid" and the "Secluded Orchid” among the interpretations. In the verse inspiring Cheung's crystalline Blakeana Rhapsody No.5, "The east gates of the Chen and the Zheng states, have been famous from ancient time to the present. Here my long sleeves will linger for a while, as my carriage and four rest at the fork of the road."s