His most recent project is yet another illuminated achievement.
The site-specific installation seamlessly interacts with its surroundings, embellishing the temples architectural details with its radiance.
In Buddhism, light functions as a critical metaphor for enlightenment and the dispelling of ignorance.
“HALO,” 2024. (Courtesy of the Yue Jin Art Museum)
By repurposing the halos religious symbolism, Ong envisions the temple itself as a source of enlightenment.
HALOis reminiscent of Ongs other projects, including those in his ongoingStarseries.
In 2015, the artist installedSTAR/BUTTERWORTHin an unfinished five-story concrete building in Butterworth, Penang.
“HALO,” 2024. (Courtesy of the Yue Jin Art Museum)
Ong recently had another artwork on public display.
The stars points connect the bridge, water, and quayside, three central aspects of Amsterdams urban landscape.
To learn more about his stunning installations, visitJun Ongs websiteand follow him onInstagram.
“HALO,” 2024. (Courtesy of the artist)
HALOis reminiscent of other works in Ong’s ongoingStarseries, which began in 2015 withSTAR/BUTTERWORTH.
(Courtesy of the artist)
POLARIS, 2024.
(Courtesy of Merce Wouthuysen)
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“POLARIS,” 2024. (Courtesy of Merce Wouthuysen)
