Marcos Kueh: Smooth Sailing, 一路順風

Developed during the artist's recent residency with esea contemporary, Smooth Sailing, 一路順風 explores the realities and afterlives of migration in search of a better future.

esea contemporary is pleased to present ‘Smooth Sailing, 一路順風’, the first institutional solo exhibition by Marcos Kueh—a Netherlands-based artist whose richly layered textile works are gaining increasing recognition on the international stage.

This exhibition marks a significant evolution in Kueh’s practice, introducing new materials and processes while deepening his ongoing exploration of cross-cultural histories, diasporic identity, and collective memory. The exhibition’s title draws from the Chinese phrase 一路順風 (yī lù shùn fēng), which literally means ‘may the wind be smooth along your entire journey.’ It is often used as a parting blessing, conveying hopes for safety, ease, and favourable conditions ahead – particularly for those embarking on uncertain paths.