For centuries, artists have expressed their feelings and visions through their brushwork and ink-play. In the works by Sio Ieng (Cindy) Ng, ink no longer remains a passive medium for the artist. Years ago the routine of washing brushes became an illuminating moment when she observed the beauty of ink draining into the sink. It was the desire to capture ink in motion that inspired her No Limit video series, in which ink is given a life of its own, unrestrained by the brush. Through its pulsating flow and altered tonality, forms and patterns emerge from the formlessness of ink when it is mixed with water. These forms are best captured in the photographs and works on paper and canvas that were inspired by the video series.
Josh Yiu, Foster Foundation Assistant Curator
of Chinese Art , Seattle Art Museum
