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Gwenyth ChaoRed, Yellow, Blue, 2018-19, installation view, Idea Exchange, Cambridge Art Galleries, 2019.
Photo: courtesy of the artist

Amorphous (2017–19) is a sculptural installation made from expired edible rice paper. The sculptures resemble stiff, crinkled translucent sheets of plastic that have retained an imprint of the uneven matrix against which they were moulded. The folds and creases create delicate shadows that expand the sculptures’ reach into the space. Created by Tkaronto-based artist Gwenyth Chao—this artwork is at once disarmingly simple, abstract, and ethereal, characteristics that permeate her art practice as a whole. Central to her creative process is a deep ecological awareness, which translates into creating new biomaterials and a commitment to biodegradability.

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