The Flow, Chun Hua Catherine Dong

Chun Hua Catherine Dong, a Chinese-born artist based in Canada, is a multidisciplinary artist who explores profound themes such as identity, migration, gender and the individual body. Her work is expressed through a diverse range of media, from performance and video to photography and installation, to stimulate reflection and challenge social and cultural norms.

She plays with gender expectations and navigates different identities, challenging physical and psychological boundaries. Her works capture intimate and unsettling moments, often revealing neglected or taboo aspects of the human experience. Through carefully crafted staging and skilful manipulation of the image, she weaves compelling visual narratives, inviting viewers to question their own perceptions of subjects such as cultural identity, power and marginalisation.

Socially engaged, Chun Hua Catherine Dong uses her art as a means of raising awareness of contemporary issues and encouraging dialogue and positive change. Her work encourages reflection and constructive challenge to our society.