Seduction and Sobriety

Ben Brown Fine Arts Hong Kong are presenting a new exhibition of Puerto-Rican American artist Enoc Perez - Chances are You’ll Like it All Ways. Comprising Perez’s recent series of oil paintings of Bacardi rum and Moutai baijiu bottles and cocktails, these works capture the seductive allure often seen in liquor ads. Packed with sensory richness, these works examine the deceptive enticement and lasting appeal of consumer culture, while also celebrating art’s potential for pure beauty and enjoyment. They also tell the artist’s personal journey, narrating a story of temptation, consumption, addiction and ultimately, his path to sobriety - a journey he has been on for over 17 years. CLOSER spoke with the artist on his visit to Hong Kong recently to open the exhibition.

2024年10月1日