CHING HO CHENG.

  • Published In: ArtAsiaPacific, 2026, n. 147. P. 60 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SHEN, CHRISTINA 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the artistic practice and legacy of Ching Ho Cheng, a Cuban-born, ethnically Chinese artist active in New York from the 1960s through the 1980s. Cheng’s work evolved through distinct phases—psychedelic, gouache, torn, and alchemical—each exploring metaphysical themes and the interplay of process, materiality, and cosmic forces, often informed by Taoist philosophy and Eastern spirituality. His innovative use of paper, light, and chemical oxidation reflected a deep engagement with impermanence, transformation, and the interconnectedness of life and death, particularly amid the AIDS crisis that affected his community. Despite limited recognition during his lifetime, Cheng’s diverse body of work reveals a persistent inquiry into the spiritual dimensions of existence through experimental visual forms. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:ArtAsiaPacific. 2026/03, Issue 147, p60
  • Document Type:Biography
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1039-3625
  • Accession Number:191961145
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