Henry D'Ath's Sculptural Sanctuaries
Soluna Fine Art
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Henry D’Ath’s sculptural works are imbued with strong symbolisms that reflect his upbringing in rural New Zealand. The abstract forms that resemble elements from the farm contrasted with his architectural training and international exposure. Regardless of his location, his works help him access cherished childhood memories, collapsing time and bridging the gap between past and present in his mind.
"My thoughts of home still rest heavily in nostalgia...as the place where I grew up, that being rural New Zealand. Recollections of my rural childhood usually materialise spatially, myself occupying the landscape of the farm in some way."
Henry D’ath sees home as a lens for interpreting the world. Growing up on a farm, he was constantly engaged in activities that required keen observation, analysis, and decisive action. For D'Ath, the farm operated as a complex system—one that demanded careful management through small adjustments and restrictions. This evaluative mindset has stayed with him throughout his life.
Images: Courtesy of Felix Wong (@asia_art_hopper)
Born in a small town in New Zealand and having spent a period in Shanghai, D'Ath now resides in Hong Kong. Recently, his work has focused on the contradictions that arise in the spaces people inhabit. He often reflects on his own experiences contrasting the ‘natural’ and the ‘synthetic,’ as well as the differences between rural New Zealand and urban environments.
Images: Courtesy of Felix Wong (@asia_art_hopper)
D'Ath is fascinated by the conflicting ideas inherent in each place and the dialogues that emerge between them. His creations aim to explore these dialogues through the materials used, the shapes they take, and the concepts they grapple with—such as imbuing furniture with animalistic qualities or juxtaposing wood with plastics.
Images: Courtesy of Felix Wong (@asia_art_hopper)
Artist Biography
Henry D’Ath (b. 1991) is a New Zealand born, Hong Kong based artist with a background in architecture and design. Having worked in architecture for some years Henry began his art practice in 2020 while living in Shanghai. Now occupying a studio and workshop in a Hong Kong factory building, the artist uses ideas learned from their agricultural upbringing against present-day experience to seek contradictions of perception and place examined through furniture and sculpture.
