Justin Charles Hoover
Ghost Boat, 2020

glass, acetic paint, mirror spray, incense smoke, wood
53”H x 72”OAW

ARTWORK STATEMENT:

This work is inspired by classic Chinese genre paintings. It explores different boat formations and plays with the depth of field between western traditional and eastern traditional painting genres. At the same time it explores the minimalist forms of contemporary and modern art, utilizing the industrial object of glass panels. Translucency and reflection place the viewer’s image within the picture plane while distorting the expectations on where the work ends. The shadow play becomes a visual complication and transforms the viewing of the 2-d piece into 3 dimensions.

Artist Bio:

Justin Charles Hoover (胡智騰) develops artistic projects and community-engagement platforms. His work looks at issues of cultural disjuncture, language, and migration through the lens of visual art, social practice, and performance. His work includes performance, sculpture, social practice, painting, public art, and curatorial projects. He serves as the executive director of the Chinese Historical Society of America.