Current Exhibitions
Characters Unbound
by
Bryan Mew
8.- 25. July. 2026
Artist Talk and Performance Saturday, 11 July, 3-4 PM.
8 – 25 July 2026
| Cascade Art Concept is delighted to announce a solo exhibition by Sydney artist Bryan Mew this July, titled “Characters Unbound.” The show reimagines modern Chinese calligraphy as an immersive spatial experience. Suspended sculptures of characters transform the ancient script into three-dimensional forms, with light casting shadows that resemble ink brushstrokes on the gallery walls. Additionally, the exhibition features ink artworks that connect the tradition to its medium, demonstrating that written language can transcend the page. Bryan Mew, born in Hong Kong and raised in Australia from the age of six, previously viewed Chinese as separate from his daily life. “Growing up, I focused on learning English and integrating into Australian culture, often questioning the relevance of maintaining a connection to a language I rarely used,” His perspective shifted when he moved to Japan. Despite not speaking Japanese, his ability to read and recognise Chinese characters became an unexpected bridge to the culture and daily life around him. This experience led him to appreciate the beauty, history, and resilience of a writing system that has travelled across countries and centuries. “What excites me most about calligraphy is its intersection with language, movement, history, and art. Each character tells a story, yet it is also a visual form that can be stretched, abstracted, and reimagined,” Bryan explained. For this exhibition, Bryan will create new sculptures, expanding his artistic practice to invite viewers to experience contemporary calligraphy through space, light, shadow, and presence, rather than merely reading it. |
