The horrors persist but so do I
Z33 House for Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture•May 07, 2026 — Jul 12, 2026
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Within the exhibition of gabi dao we see souls in a process of transition: moving between realms and states of being. The works interrogate this poignant interstitial space. For those restlessly searching for a new form, hope lies in transformation. dao constructs a system of belief where demonised creatures such as bats or vampires become figures of resilience for racialised, queer and trans communities.
In the first gallery of dao’s exhibition, three small house-like structures made from hand-made ceramic tiles and wood draw on the spiritual architecture of outdoor shrines commonly found in Vietnam, East and Southeast Asia. Traditionally holding offerings such as food, drink, and incense, these structures are sites of veneration, care and transmission. They also provide comfort to ‘hungry ghosts’: restless souls that have died unjustly.
gabi dao’s shrines are not dedicated to specific individuals, but to a broader practice of devotion. These shrines are adorned with imagery of bats,…
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The horrors persist but so do I
Z33 House for Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture•May 07, 2026 — Jul 12, 2026
Press Release
Within the exhibition of gabi dao we see souls in a process of transition: moving between realms and states of being. The works interrogate this poignant interstitial space. For those restlessly searching for a new form, hope lies in transformation. dao constructs a system of belief where demonised creatures such as bats or vampires become figures of resilience for racialised, queer and trans communities.
In the first gallery of dao’s exhibition, three small house-like structures made from hand-made ceramic tiles and wood draw on the spiritual architecture of outdoor shrines commonly found in Vietnam, East and Southeast Asia. Traditionally holding offerings such as food, drink, and incense, these structures are sites of veneration, care and transmission. They also provide comfort to ‘hungry ghosts’: restless souls that have died unjustly.
gabi dao’s shrines are not dedicated to specific individuals, but to a broader practice of devotion. These shrines are adorned with imagery of bats,…
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