Landscapes without Borders: Re-looking at Matthew Wong

Volume 23, March 2026
by Viela Hu


Article Description

Viela Hu's essay explores Matthew Wong's paintings, particularly his Blue series, which challenge the Outsider Art label by emphasizing transnational movement, fluid geographies, and mental health experiences. By blending Western and Chinese modernist influences, Wong constructs “borderless” landscapes that resist fixed identity, fostering universal, relational viewing. His art envisions connections beyond nation, pathology, or categorization.


Related Keywords

Viela Hu, Matthew Wong, Blue series, Outsider Art, transnational, borderless landscapes, mental health, fluid geographies, Western modernism, Chinese modernism, identity, relational viewing