Red cut-paper motifs laid out on a cream coloured background.

5 Feb – 2 Mar

East @ West: Cutting Through Time with Love and Blessing

Drawing inspiration from traditional patterns and Matisse’s floral motifs, this exhibition embodies the spirit of the Lunar New Year, a time of renewal, hope, and unity.

By integrating Chinese characters of auspicious words: Blessing 福, Longevity 寿, Good Fortune 禄, and Happiness 囍 with the extra word of Peace 和, the installation reflects shared values across cultures in the present moment.

The cut paper patterns are displayed on modern drafting film, creating a composition that harmonises contrasts: the fragility of paper against the strength of its message, the simplicity of the material with the complexity of the design, and the blend of ancient and contemporary elements. It inspires connection, gratitude, and peace, offering a personal and universal blessing for a new year filled with love, prosperity, and cultural unity.

Launch: Thursday 6 February, 5.30pm to 7pm.

Date	Times
Wed 5 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 6 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Fri 7 Feb	9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 8 Feb	10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 9 Feb	12:00pm - 4:00pm
Mon 10 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 11 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 12 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 13 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Fri 14 Feb	9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 15 Feb	10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 16 Feb	12:00pm - 4:00pm
Mon 17 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 18 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 19 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 20 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Fri 21 Feb	9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 22 Feb	10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 23 Feb	12:00pm - 4:00pm
Mon 24 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 25 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 26 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 27 Feb	9:00am - 7:00pm
Fri 28 Feb	9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 1 Mar	10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 2 Mar	12:00pm - 4:00pm