This piece draws inspiration from Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), the Italian classical archaeologist, architect, and artist renowned for his visionary depictions of ancient Roman and Egyptian ruins. His reimagined landscapes evoke a dreamlike quality, transporting viewers to bygone worlds steeped in mystery and time.
As an artist, I'm captivated by how a single line or whorl can pull the viewer into a scene. I enjoy constructing layered perspectives, where a room, a street, or a shadowed alcove calls for further exploration. Using pen on paper, I create intricate details and add pencil shading to bring life to crumbling ruins. Nature creeps in freely, overtaking columns, bridges, and statues, blurring the boundary between the built and the organic. I hope viewers find themselves drawn into these minute details, discovering something new with each glance.
My work is shaped by fantasy literature, surrealist architecture, and personal travel experiences. Growing up in Hong Kong, a city rich in cultural fusion and architectural contrasts, instilled in me a fascination with spaces that feel both timeless and layered.
Many of my drawings feature real architectural sites in cities like Venice, Prague, Paris, and Budapest. Look closely, and you may recognise familiar design elements that echo through our modern world.