Carl Kostyál is delighted to present the debut solo exhibition of London-based Chinese artist Rong Bao (b. 1997) with the gallery in Hong Kong

Preview: Saturday 22nd March, 4:30 – 6:30pm

Exhibition Dates: 23.03 – 30.04.2025
Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 – 6 PM​​

“In the realm of my artistic exploration, playfulness and humor serve as the foundation upon which I construct a surreal interpretation of the world. My practice, deeply rooted in a multidisciplinary approach that spans sculpture, painting, video, and installation, is an invitation to engage with the familiar in unfamiliar ways. Through my work, I aim to initiate a dialogue with the absurd, where distorted self-portraits, the vibrancy of ‘giggling’ Alien Babies, and an itemized archive of air encapsulate the essence of my artistic narrative.​

Fascination with mischief and deviance underscores my creations, introducing feelings not traditionally associated with the solemnity of gallery spaces. This deviation from the norm serves as a critical, yet playful, commentary on societal dysfunctions—critiquing themes of overconsumption, consumerism, and environmental disregard. My art emerges as a humorous yet poignant reflection on the human experience, striving to highlight the often over-looked absurdities ingrained in our daily lives and cultural practices.”​

– Rong Bao​

Rong ​Bao completed her MA in Sculpture at RCA in 2023 followed by her debut solo exhibition ‘Rong Bao is Me’ at Saatchi Gallery in London (2024). In the same year Bao was commissioned by Tate Collective to create a sculpture inspired by the Tate’s collection. Recent group exhibitions include ‘Grand Desert’, Kunstmuseum, Hague (2024); Shanghai West Bund Art Fair, Spurs Gallery, Shanghai (2024) and ‘Buffer 2’, Guts Gallery, London (2024).