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By  Sammy Lai 2020

"It's Wet" is a thought-provoking installation strategically placed in the corner of a building's drainage system, challenging viewers' perceptions of urban infrastructure and everyday spaces. This piece blurs the lines between the ordinary and extraordinary, function and art.

In this inconspicuous drainage corner, a vivid green, amorphous shape appears on the ground, creating a striking visual contrast. This abstract "puddle" disrupts the monotony and utility of its surroundings, injecting a touch of surrealism and humor into a typically overlooked space.

The title "It's Wet" is both straightforward and intriguing. It not only describes the visual effect of the work but also cleverly echoes the function of the drainage system while playfully engaging the viewer's imagination.

Through this piece, I explore the contradiction between the invisibility of urban infrastructure and its crucial function. It invites observers to reconsider those urban elements we take for granted, uncovering their poetic and aesthetic possibilities.

"It's Wet" challenges us to pause in our busy urban lives and pay attention to the corners we often ignore. It reminds us that even in the most unassuming, functional spaces, there are opportunities for artistic intervention and imaginative reinterpretation, redefining our relationship with the urban environment.

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