Artwork
Meta Dream I
Meta Dream I is a print by Wuon Gean Ho. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Meta Dream I, a 2007 print by Ho, Wuon Gean, depicts a disorienting bedroom scene characterized by fragmentation and surreal juxtapositions.
Subject & Meaning
The print presents a chaotic bedroom with a figure under red sheets, surrounded by disjointed furniture elements. The composition suggests a distorted representation of personal space, potentially alluding to the disjointed nature of dreams or memory, as hinted by the title.
Technique & Style
Rendered in printed glittery red, grey, and cream tones, the image contrasts sharp black lines for furniture with softer, more vibrant colors for the figure and bedding, creating a sense of visual tension and unease.
History & Provenance
Created in 2007, specific provenance details are not provided, though the work is attributed to Ho, Wuon Gean.
Context
Part of Ho, Wuon Gean's body of work known for surreal themes, Meta Dream I reflects the artist's exploration of dreamlike states and their visual representation.
Legacy
As a representative of the artist's surreal output, Meta Dream I contributes to the broader contemporary art discourse on the visual interpretation of subconscious experiences.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wuon Gean Ho makes prints that blend everyday scenes with dreamlike layers. Look at Meta Dream I and Meta Dream II from 2007 and 2008—each stacks images like translucent paper, turning a quiet street or a swan on water…
