Rong Bao to Inaugurate Carl Kostyál's Hong Kong Gallery

London-based artist Rong Bao first turned heads with her 2023 debut solo exhibition at Saatchi Gallery. Fitting titled Rong Bao Is Me, the show welcomed audiences into Bao’s whimsical universe through a lively romp of inflatable sculptures and immersive installations. The survey transformed the familiar into something wonderful, punctuating the typical solemnity of white-walled galleries with a refreshing burst curiosity.

Now, Bao will inaugurate Carl Kostyál‘s Hong Kong space with a new solo show. Running from March 23 through April 30, the eponymous exhibition delves deeper into her ongoing exploration of mischief and defiance through a tactility, materiality, form and her signature sense of wit. “In my artistic journey, playfulness and humor are the core elements from which I craft a surreal take on the world. Through my work, I engage with the absurd, where distorted self-portraits, the giggling energy of Alien Babies, and a catalog of air become integral to my narrative,” Bao shared in a recent statment.

Spanning sculpture, painting, video, performance, and installation, Bao’s practice offers a playful and profound commentary on societal dysfunctions, touching on themes like overconsumption, consumerism and environmental disregard. “My art serves as both a humorous and poignant reflection on the human condition, highlighting the absurdities woven into our everyday lives and cultural habits.”

Carl Kostyál
Landmark South
39 Yip Kan Street,
Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong