WKM Gallery and BELOWGROUND are thrilled to present “EDIT,” contemporary artist TIDE’s first solo exhibition in Hong Kong. Spanning two iconic locations, the exhibition runs from January 17 to March 7, 2026, at WKM Gallery in Wong Chuk Hang, and extends to BELOWGROUND at Landmark in Central from January 15 to 31, 2026.
Born in 1984, TIDE first began teaching himself how to paint while traveling abroad in Australia in his early 20s, inspired by the work of the popular manga artist and historian Shigeru Mizuki. Drawing additional inspiration from animations of the 30s to 50s, scenes from old Hollywood movies, manga magazines, art history, and everyday scenes, TIDE has developed a graphic style that appears deceptively simple at first
glance, but touches upon nuanced themes of nostalgia, childhood, and care.
“EDIT” unveils a new series of monochromatic paintings centered on TIDE’s signature cat character, a tender vessel for exploring domestic life, familial bonds, childhood innocence, and the evolving awareness of time.
The exhibition title, “EDIT,” also refers to the element of time in the artist’s new approach to painting; instead of his previous quick immediacy, he revisited each canvas over extended durations, repeatedly erasing and overdrawing to construct a quiet, hidden history. Though the surfaces remain smooth, the works reveal an atmospheric depth beyond his earlier style. Each painting becomes a record of patience and revision, inviting the viewer to perceive within its layers the passage of time.
The presentation expands to BELOWGROUND with an exclusive showcase featuring an ambitious 2 meter canvas alongside a series of new paintings. This will be complemented by a special release of limited-edition prints and bronze sculptures, created specially for the exhibition and available for purchase exclusively at BELOWGROUND starting January 15.
‘EDIT’ is on show at BELOWGROUND from 15 to 31 January 2026.
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