"Since the late 1990s, Ng's "boxes" (when closed) have pursued a practice that is both conceptual and materially anchored; they contain both personal memories steeped in archival research covering geography, microscopic science, history, cartography, the history of surgery and urban planning.
Defying human-imposed boundaries, Ng draws inspiration from the forces of nature that act at will. Looking at the South China Sea 2 exemplifies this sentiment.
Painted on notebooks that are then bound together, the works on paper capture the adventure and unpredictability of nature, tinged with the smell of sea salt and the visceral experience of being in the environment. Whether trapped in remote locations or battling sandflies on the beach, Ng’s paintings bring forth boundless currents of nature that cannot be controlled or claimed by anyone."
