It was a smaller showing at Art Basel Hong Kong this year but there was still a lot to see.  The following are my select few. Fajdar Sidik's painting is the opposite of melancholy. Set in vibrant yellow it\s evocative of a joyful spirit. Its abstract elements spilling out like rocks from a canyon show an understanding of the playful balance on display in the work. 

1. Fajdar Sidik, Space Dynamic in Yellow, 1978

McArthur Binion's grid painting juxtaposes wonderfully indigo and green. It's geometric background goes well with the colours selected. We don't know what's behind it but it pulls us in nevertheless. 

2. McArthur Binion, DNA Study, 2019

John Young's artwork renders warmth throughout. Its purple hues mix well with the glowing red and yellow. It appears fluid and well composed.

3. John Young, Spectrumfigure III, 2017

Walasse Ting's works sold well at Art Basel Hong Kong and it's easy to see why. Its figurative painting is full of the natural environment. The bird sitting on a branch is real life-like and the painting has an impressive colour composition.

4. Walasse Ting, Bird on a Branch, 1990's

This artist is a favourite of mine. Its tubular rendering is sophisticated and it is similar to the artist's other works. Black and white align well with the geometric shapes and we see a sense of balance here that is clearly made on purpose.

5. Davide Balliano, Untitled 0157, 2020

Brook Hsu work taps into Greek mythology for inspiration. And this green work of art shows an avid appreciation of its environment. Set on a hill Aesop is hardly distinguishable. However the balance is fully there.

6. Brook Hsu, Aesop looking at his reflection in a pond 8, 2019

Lee Chung Chung's ink painting is appealing in its colour composition. Its pleasant blue and pink marry well with the grey and black.

 

7. Lee Chung Chung, Vientiane of Nature, 2017