Tant Zhong's Sculptural Explorations of Materiality and Physics

Shanghai-based artist Tant Zhong creates sculptures that investigate fundamental physical forces through simple materials. Her work Walking Balloon (2013) features a paper sheet tethered to gas-filled balloons, appearing to float and move with air displacement. This piece exemplifies her approach of combining basic elements like paper and rubber with invisible forces of gravity and buoyancy. Other works include The Endless Spring (2017) with Slinkylike coils, Materials Group – Part 2 (2015) using wooden boards and rubber balls, and whimsical pieces like The Princess and the Pea (2016) and Riverbed (2017). Zhong trained in both China and London, focusing primarily on sculpture. Her most recent solo exhibition was held at J:Gallery in Shanghai during 2017. The artist's output is characterized by elegant simplicity, comic absurdity, and references to classroom physics demonstrations. Mark Rappolt, editor-in-chief of ArtReview Asia, featured Zhong in the Summer 2018 issue of the publication. This coverage was presented in association with K11 Art Foundation.