Heidi Lau and Wong Ping both win M+ Sigg Prize

"Lau received her BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) from New York University in 2008, where she primarily studied printmaking and drawing. "Lau proposes alternate configurations of time and space through her ceramic practice," says an M+ statement, and creates ceramics "residing on the spectrum between raw chaos and sculpted order", says Artsy. Lau interweaves various themes and sentiments, encompassing ancient mythology and Taoist philosophy. She also focuses on family grief following the death of her mother."

""An animator and graphic designer, Wong creates vivid, dreamlike worlds that reflect modern society while alluding to social and political issues," adds the M+ statement. His witty, explicit animation videos touch upon themes such as sexual repression, globalisation, twisted morality and the shortcomings of technology. "My working process is like a stand-up comedian's.... they have punchlines and, at the end, they also reflect on social issues," Wong said previously. The artist graduated with a BFA from Curtin University in Perth."

Heidi Lau and Wong Ping were named joint winners of the biennial Sigg Prize 2025 at M+ museum in Hong Kong, each receiving HK$300,000. Four other shortlisted artists — Bi Rongrong, Ho Rui An, Hsu Chia-Wei and Pan Daijing — each received HK$100,000. The works of all shortlisted artists are on view at M+ until 4 January. Lau, who earned a BFA from New York University in 2008, makes ceramics that interweave ancient mythology, Taoist philosophy and family grief, described as between raw chaos and sculpted order. Wong, a BFA graduate from Curtin University, produces vivid animated videos addressing sexual repression, globalisation, morality and technology. Lau’s Pavilion Procession features a programmed kinetic ceramic spider; Wong’s Debts in the Wind presents a mini theatre with artificial turf, hairy golf balls and a flagpole.

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