Ching Kai (b. 1980) is a Singapore-based creative, whose diverse body of work spans paper art, digital design, scenography and photography. Notable works includes a six-panel digital animation at Supper House for Singapore Art Week 2023, cover art for NUYOU Magazine's November 2023 issue, and a collaboration with KKI Sweets for the Macallan House launch at Raffles Hotel, Singapore.
His paper artistry first emerged through a fictitious character, @thepaperempress, on Instagram, depicting an ongoing narrative of a kingdom made entirely of paper. The whimsical, sometimes dark satire reflects real-world themes, gaining a dedicated following. Through this project, Ching Kai aims to bridge the gap between high art and everyday life by engaging with seemingly mundane affairs.
Ching Kai’s solo exhibition at Jane Provision Shop explored the complexities of everyday objects rendered through paper, showcasing his signature deployment of the medium. His most recent showcase with Supper House is a three-meter-long paper installation of handwritten text, sketches, ink painting, and digital animation. This work delves deeply into the subconscious, juxtaposing elements of humanity, history, and contemporary culture and beliefs.