LIN YUSI: FORM OF TIME
LEO GALLERY is pleased to present the solo exhibition of Lin Yusi, Form of Time, that will be presenting a series of works on paper. Inviting every viewer to participate in this artistic and spiritual journey about time as we approach the end of the year.
December 04, 2025 - January 15, 2026
Using paper as his canvas and pastel as his brush, the artist captures time within the two-dimensional realm, sketching its vibrant contours. The “Form of Time” series represents Lin Yusi's bold breakthrough beyond his artistic boundaries, abandoning his carefully constructed formal systems, and relinquishing his pursuit of sharp brushwork to return creation to its most authentic state. Each contact between fingertips and pastel is not a deliberate design but a natural response to the preceding movement. With spontaneous yet rhythmic strokes, pastel hues blend and diffuse across the paper. Soft pinks, delicate purples, and crystalline blues layer like the halos of time, constructing a misty yet tension-filled spacetime. Lines cease to be mere outlines of form; they become the trajectories of time's flow, sometimes surging like a mighty river, sometimes swirling like a vortex, sometimes resembling the folds of parallel dimensions. They present the linearity, cyclicality, and multidimensionality of time in a visual form before the viewer's eyes.
This pure creative approach, free from technical barriers, resembles an open dialogue with the self and with time. Here, time is no longer abstract but transforms into tangible colors and forms. Every trace of varying depth on the canvas, every touch of color is not a simple line or block of pigment, but a layered imprint of time, a precious snapshot of each movement made during creation. Approaching these works, we witness the vibrant forms time has taken. Through the brushstrokes, we sense the rare blend of relaxation and focus within this seasoned artist's creative process, a confidence born of professional expertise, coupled with the courage to transcend his own boundaries. As if following these traces, we retrace each moment of his dialogue with time. Within the resonance of art, we decipher time's unique poetry.
"In light of the tragic fire that occurred in Tai Po on 26 November 2025, which has deeply impacted the lives of many in Hong Kong, our gallery and the artist have decided to dedicate all income from this exhibition to support the affected residents and their families.
This is a time for solidarity and compassion, and we hope to contribute to the recovery efforts through this gesture. Your attendance and support will directly aid those in need.