“NO BORDER LINE in Hong Kong” showcases the work of artist Shintaro Inoue, who uses lines as a modern, visual language to transcend the boundaries of traditional calligraphy. He liberates lines from the constraints of written characters, transforming them into a medium from which he interprets the world. From a young age, Inoue was deeply influenced by his mother, Makiko Inoue, a calligraphy master. Though he did not inherit her technical discipline, she nurtured his spirit, channeling calligraphy through colourful lines, to reflect a profound dialogue bridging Eastern and Western artistic traditions. 

Lines are the most essential brushstrokes in Shintaro Inoue’s works. They evoke the flow of air, the passage of time, and the pulse of life itself, transforming into vibrant, rhythmic visual poetry. Through a unique user of neon layering and dynamic linear movement, he constructs contemporary portraits of women embodying the spirit of Eastern calligraphy. They emerge gracefully between strokes and colors, charismatic and vividly present on the paper.

Gallery address: Shop 103 & 202, 1-2/F, Barrack Block, Tai Kwun