Life in Colour

In her collaboration with Porsche, artist Red Hong Yi took inspiration from the 60 shades of red in its Paint to Sample catalogue for her commissioned art installation showcased at Art SG this January

By Hashirin Nurin Hashimi

The colour red holds great significance for Red Hong Yi. “The use of red, which ties back to my Chinese roots, has always been part of my work,” says the Malaysia‑born artist. “In Chinese culture, red signifies good luck, passion and success. I still remember my grandma telling me to wear red because it symbolises all things good, so I’ve always seen red as a positive colour.” The colour is central to her latest work, The Red Thread: Past, Present, Future, a multilayered art installation commissioned by Porsche for Art SG in January, to celebrate its collaboration with the leading international art fair in Southeast Asia as official automotive partner. Spanning 9 metres, the artwork, which was displayed at the art fair flanked by mirrors on both sides, takes inspiration…

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Tatler Singapore (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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