Xia Hang: Sleep Walker

The “Sleep Walker” exhibition is a commentary on the relationship between simulated 3D technology and reality. The exhibition offers ten pieces that have been crafted from steel and are monumental in size, spanning up to 2 meters. A master sculptor, Xia Hang has always been fascinated by the medium of steel, attracted by its brilliant shine, strength and durability.

It was during his studies that Xia Hang created a cluster of comma-shaped men in mirror-polished stainless steel and these laid down the blueprint for what would become his signature, alien-like sculptures.

Stronger than stone or wood, Xia Hang enjoys the malleability of steel and is able to manipulate the metal into shapes that challenge the traditional conventions of the art of sculpting.