BIOGRAPHY

Alfred Cheng is a pioneering thread artist whose distinctive approach involves weaving a single strand of thread across a canvas to terminal points along its perimeter – an artful technique that results in a mesmerizing aesthetic experience.

This black thread is not merely a visual symbol, it also serves as a means to challenge material perception. It connects the various elements within the work, forming a structural linkage. This formal unity allows viewers to experience a sense of harmony visually, while simultaneously suggesting underlying tension and uncertainty.

In contemporary art, line serves as a symbol that carries multiple cultural meanings. It can represent boundaries, connections, or separations, while also reflecting various relationships within society. Alfred Cheng skillfully employs the medium of thread to challenge traditional concepts and delve into issues of identity and power, prompting viewers to reflect on their relationship with society.

Alfred Cheng's work embodies a challenge to social structures, emphasizing the diversity and inclusivity advocated by postmodernism. Through these explorations, his works not only stimulates reflections on identity and power but also encourages viewers to find their place within a complex society and to redefine the relationship between themselves and others.