JPS Gallery is pleased to present Smile from the Universe, a solo exhibition of emerging artist Saki Chiara, on view at the gallery’s Hong Kong location in LANDMARK ATRIUM. This exhibition marks the artist’s international debut, showcasing a series of new paintings that stem from her signature subject of “universe, beauty, love, light and smile”.

In the new series of paintings, Saki continues the exploration of her inner consciousness and carries on her quest to find inspiration from the matters and spiritual beings around her. Coming from a multi-cultural background, Saki finds the commonalities in everyone, regardless of their race, language or religion. Her cheerful works are characterized by an extraordinary use of the pastel colors and original characters, who are the whimsical yet ever so amiable and heart-warming creatures the artist encountered through her inner conscious journeys. Together, they bring harmony and a certain sense of peacefulness onto Saki’s canvases, inviting the audience to a delightful environment where it is bright and filled with positive energy.

In the exceedingly stressful and demanding urban life, Saki’s works remind us of the hopeful side of life. Her works transport the audience to another dimension where troubles are to be left behind and for oneself to find the little oasis of the mind.

Gallery address: Shops 218 - 219, Landmark Atrium, Central

Muu’s paintings present a world that transcends time and reality. Inspired by the country sceneries of her childhood – houses, trees, stones, flower, moon and stars. She creates a picturesque fantasy world that blurred the boundaries of reality on her canvases. With a vibrant color palette, and her signature dreamy motifs of Strawberry Goldfish, Daifukumochis, the moon and ocean, as well as the interesting three-dimensional technique, Muu’s works brought a unique angle in the exploration of being, dreams and reality. 

Since childhood, Muu absorbs herself in painting with her fingers, stones and wood chips. Everyday, she had dreams as magnificent as movies in which characters and universes emerged out of her unconscious where there were no boundaries between reality and dreams. Her works contemplate upon dreams, ideals and realities as well as the concept of past, present and future, mingled with her inner hardships, joys and sorrows, she paints the world, while letting it generate through her original filter. 

Gallery address: Shops 218-219, 2/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central