Chong Ai Lei
Garlics & Beetle
Chong Ai Lei
120 x 120cm
Oil on Canvas
2025
Garlic is an indispensable ingredient in the kitchen. Although it is not the protagonist, it is the soul of many dishes. It exudes a unique charm, can stimulate the taste buds, and activate people's entire taste system. It is also beneficial to health, and has the actual effect of killing viruses and inhibiting bacteria. The outer layer of garlic is a layer of thin scales, the colour changes from white to light purple, as if the garlic is covered with a dreamy neon dress. In Chinese, the homonym of "garlic蒜” is "suan算", which means being able to speak and calculate. It symbolizes getting rich and bringing endless good luck and wisdom to the owner.
Garlics & Beetle
Chong Ai Lei
120 x 120cm
Oil on Canvas
2025
Garlic is an indispensable ingredient in the kitchen. Although it is not the protagonist, it is the soul of many dishes. It exudes a unique charm, can stimulate the taste buds, and activate people's entire taste system. It is also beneficial to health, and has the actual effect of killing viruses and inhibiting bacteria. The outer layer of garlic is a layer of thin scales, the colour changes from white to light purple, as if the garlic is covered with a dreamy neon dress. In Chinese, the homonym of "garlic蒜” is "suan算", which means being able to speak and calculate. It symbolizes getting rich and bringing endless good luck and wisdom to the owner.
Everything Happens For A Reason
Chong Ai Lei
145x100cm
Oil on Canvas
2018
Artist Statement
Chong Ai Lei visualizes a person’s struggles with her inner thoughts and feelings, sometimes self-reassuring, while at times conflicting; depicted through two females intertwined with each other in a variety of poses and juxtapositions, with hints of the state of their relationship within the painting subtly articulated through details such as facial expressions, hand gestures and postures. This series of works are like a reflection of life, with the various compositions expressing the constant search for a state of balance, when one is faced with the dilemmas and challenges, whether it is fear, loss or desire.
Our Secret
Chong Ai Lei
145x100cm
Oil on Canvas
2018
Artist Statement
Chong Ai Lei visualizes a person’s struggles with her inner thoughts and feelings, sometimes self-reassuring, while at times conflicting; depicted through two females intertwined with each other in a variety of poses and juxtapositions, with hints of the state of their relationship within the painting subtly articulated through details such as facial expressions, hand gestures and postures. This series of works are like a reflection of life, with the various compositions expressing the constant search for a state of balance, when one is faced with the dilemmas and challenges, whether it is fear, loss or desire.
Just Like You
Chong Ai Lei
145x100cm
Oil on Canvas
2018
Artist Statement
Chong Ai Lei visualizes a person’s struggles with her inner thoughts and feelings, sometimes self-reassuring, while at times conflicting; depicted through two females intertwined with each other in a variety of poses and juxtapositions, with hints of the state of their relationship within the painting subtly articulated through details such as facial expressions, hand gestures and postures. This series of works are like a reflection of life, with the various compositions expressing the constant search for a state of balance, when one is faced with the dilemmas and challenges, whether it is fear, loss or desire.
