Above Second is proud to present ‘Obfuscating Stupidity' (aka Playing Dumb), featuring a new series of large scaled to medium sized digital paintings by Hong Kong based artist Sonya Fu, her second solo exhibition at the gallery.

In ‘Obfuscating Stupidity’, Fu illustrates her subject matter with delicate looking figures portraying childlike characteristics in dream-inspired locale. Unlike her previous work, Fu shakes off her solemnness and takes a brighter approach to observe and contemplate social unjust and humanity in a more playful and sarcastic manner. Fu’s creation of surreal composition and frolicsome characters make a prominent contrast against the realistic social issues, piercing the viewer’s mind with the paradoxical wisdom of feigning stupidity.

About the Artist

Sonya Fu is a Hong Kong based artist and designer. She has recently been endorsed by Semi Permanent <www.semipermanent.com> as a new and notable artist of Hong Kong and awarded by Perspective Magazine as one of the ‘40 creative talent under the age of 40’ in Asia.  Fu has participated in many local and international art exhibitions. Her chosen medium is digital painting which encompasses an intricate and unique process. Fu's work is inspired by dreams, music and the human condition filling her work with subtle messages leaving the viewer to develop their own interpretation. Sonya quotes "My art can be disturbing to the audience, but this is my interpretation of life and the perspective of the many aspects of my everyday encounters. If my work manages to scare, sadden, excite or inspire people, then I am doing the right thing as an artist - creating and conveying emotion."