In Chinese legends, Meng Po’s tea is said to erase memories—letting the past dissolve into quiet forgetfulness. But for Joey Leung, remembering is not a burden; it is a kind of magic. 《毛婆的美味魔法—The Culinary Magic Of The Long-Haired Witch》—invites us into a whimsical, food-led universe where longing, identity, and imagination linger like aftertaste.
Through a series of works spanning multiple materials, Joey transforms everyday observations into charming visual fables. Dishes become characters and emotions become ingredients. Each artwork suggests a playful world with a sharper edge underneath. Even the gentlest sweetness carries a trace of mystery, while darker flavours hint at desire, loss, and determination.
At the heart of the exhibition is a personal plea from the artist: “Long-haired Witch, please give me a sip of unforgettable deliciousness—what I wish to remember will never be forgotten.” Set against traditional fine-brush sensibilities and contemporary sensibilities, Joey’s works ask a quietly radical question—what if we could choose what to keep?
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