Eleven paintings and one skateboard hang on the wall at ufoArtgallery in Graham Street, Central. At first glance Cowdroy’s intricate ink work is deceptively traditional. On second glance, however, the viewer notices a water tap which spews out the detailed Japanese kois. Walk over to the next painting to find the inked tradition blazing out from a painted match stick.

Suddenly you become aware that each piece has something different in them, something contemporary that spurs out the ancient Japanese ink style. Some have a more palpable intermingle of past and present, like the piece showing Japanese fish featuring on a royal flush with an ashtray to the side and blood splats dotted sparingly.

The old East meets new West approach to her works reflects the artist’s emotions and upbringing. Nanami (meaning “Seven Seas” in Japanese) is half Japanese – half European and was born in Sydney. This fine blend of heritage has allowed her delicate hands to weave with pen and ink the framed juxtapositions that will hang until December 1^st.

ufoArtgallery – 39 Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong.

http://www.ufoartgallery.com
http://www.nthread.net

- Alex Lendrum

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