Hell Bank Note 2008
from the exhibition Trans Me
Digital Print on Lightbox
I was born in Australia to parents of Anglo Saxon and Chinese heritage. I have always held a fascination and intrigue by the one side of my heritage, that of Chinese, which I have been deprived of knowing or experiencing. My father refrained from enforcing our ‘Chinese story’ onto his children for a desire to assimilate into a western culture.
As a child one of the few chinese traditions that my father encouraged was the ceremony of ancestral worship. Paper offerings including hell bank notes, food and incence were put on the grave to assist the ancestor in the afterlife and also influence the fortune of the living relatives. This work talks about my multi cultural heritage, with references to colonial clichés such as Holly Hobby wallpaper and the western world’s obsession with material wealth.
Min Wong is an emerging artist residing in Darwin, Northern Territory. She was born in Australia of Chinese and Anglo Saxon descent. In 2007 Min completed a Diploma of Graphic Design, Charles Darwin University, NT. She also holds a Bachelor of Visual Communications (Honours), University of Technology, NSW. Currently, Min is Exhibition Designer at the Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory. In 2008 Min had a solo exhibition, 'Trans me' at DVAA, exhibited in 'Head On', ACP, Sydney and most recently in the Box Set at 24HR Art, NT. Her art practice is multidisciplined, combining site-specific installation, video and photography. Central themes of her work include rediscovery and exploration of her multicultural heritage, migration and displacement.
Rhinestone Cowboy 2008
Digital print on Lightbox
Omah 2008
Digital Print on Lightbox
