Neon Heroes: Illuminated Dreams
Each of these modern neon signs are influenced by a different superpower or superhero transformation. For example, there is The Luminous, a tribute to anime legends like Dragon Ball; The Dragon Within, a nod to the most ubiquitous Chinese mythological creature; and Superhero Landing, mimicking Superman's classic fist-down pose, complete with dramatic cracks on the floor. The exhibition concludes with the short animated film Neon Waltz by Loo himself, who used to create 2D animation before bringing his work into the tangible realm, tracing Master Wong's journey to becoming a fully fledged neon lights master.
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