"Ming Wong's work is performance-based, reimagining classic films with actors who challenge gender and race expectations, creating a dialogue between past and present."
"For his final project, Wong tackled representations of St. Sebastian, drawing from the National Gallery's collection and Derek Jarman's homoerotic classic Sebastiane."
Ming Wong, the artist-in-residence at the National Gallery, reimagined the representation of St. Sebastian, a significant figure for the LGBTQ+ community. His work, influenced by historical portrayals and Derek Jarman's film Sebastiane, culminated in a 20-minute film titled "Dance of the sun on the water | Saltatio solis in aqua." Wong's performance-based art challenges traditional narratives by incorporating diverse actors and themes of gender and race, showcasing a unique blend of late medieval and contemporary perspectives.
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