Plastic for Shirley Tse is an infinite source of possibilities, being adaptable, strong, durable and cheap. Perpetuated by self-generation and referring only to itself, it is a substance having no prior model. A construction, the bases are naturally occurring molecules, but the organization of them is not. It is an unnatural, alien substance, yet quintessentially a part of our culture of convenience – a synthetic material that reflects a world of rapid transition.

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current/upcoming shows:

"ARCO Madrid 2010, Panorama: Los Angeles, Shoshana Wayne", Feb 17-21, 2010

"Rebus Reconstructing", Center For the Arts, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA, Feb 20-April 28, 2010. Opening reception: Feb 20, 7-10pm

"Hiking Arte", K11, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Dec 12, 2009 - March 15, 2010