K11 Craft & Guild Foundation x Wang Yuyang

Hong Kong

K11 Craft & Guild Foundation x Wang Yuyang

In a special exhibition ‘pop-up collaboration’ at K11 MUSEA in Hong Kong, tech-artist Wang Yuyang drew upon the woodworking expertise of PARIBAWGA to reinterpret Myanmar’s craft legacy through the lens of a computer. Utilizing digital technology, Wang converted PARIBAWGA’s designs into binary code, using 3D software to sculpt reinterpretations of traditional Burmese furniture with the assistance of the PARIBAWGA team.

delving into the artistry and heritage of Burmese craftsmanship and furniture, tech-art-focused artist Wang Yuyang embarked on his exploration with a singular question in mind: What do they look like through a machine's eye?

a progressive reinterpretation of traditional Burmese furniture expressed through three main elements: the chair, the ball, and the ring.

teak, native to Myanmar, is renowned globally for its durability and distinctive patina.

furniture that blur the boundaries between tradition and modernity

demonstrating the refined craftsmanship of Burmese furniture, the sophisticated carved decoration represents an elevated version of the machine’s rendition of patterns, achieved with the human touch that carries a centuries-old heritage.

the bench