Lying deep within the urban metropolis of Hong Kong, Happy Valley is
one of the most iconic racecourses in the world. It is also the chief
source of inspiration for a new body of work by American artist Marcel
Dzama.
Jockeys ride through waves and cathedrals, Chinese symbols pulled from
racing paraphernalia adorn the edges of paper, and bats swoop, hunting
for prey. Dzama's distinct visions of the racetrack come alive through a
series of large-scale paintings and drawings, transposing imagery from
his prolific oeuvre into this adrenaline-filled sporting arena. His new
works reflect on the culture of horseracing and how the track has become
not only a symbol of sport, but also of commerce, class, and wealth.
The publication includes a conversation between Dzama and Laila Pedro.
Published on the occasion of his solo exhibition at David Zwirner, Hong
Kong in 2019, Marcel Dzama: Crossing the Line is available in both
English only and bilingual English/traditional Chinese editions.