Why Does the River Know Where to Go?

Luke Zhai, winner of the 2025 Youth Art Exhibition (18–25 category), presents his exhibition Why Does the River Know Where to Go?

Using the river as a central idea, the exhibition explores how we think about direction, purpose and identity. Rather than fixed answers, the works suggest that direction unfolds over time through movement, change and reflection.

Through a series of paintings, Luke explores themes of flow, path and connection, moving from realistic imagery to more symbolic and expressive forms.