You will never get bored living in Hong Kong. In the last few days, I was running around the town and trying to attend as much events as possible. There're simply too many art events happening all at the same time. But one I could not risk to miss is Pang YongJie 龐永傑's very first solo exhibition in Hong Kong " Sensual Encounters " presented by Fabrik Gallery. And I got to meet Mr. Pang in person at the opening reception!
Pang's signature style is the abstract, round fluid women figure in his painting and sculpture. This trademark is strongly inspired by beauties in Tang dynasty. As he explained, the painting in the Dunhuang Caves has a big influence as well. Recently, he spent 3 months in Dunhuang to study the forms and get inspiration.
His paintings are amorous yet comical in a way that they gives you a intriguing and sensual pleasure. This is probably why the exhibition is called the "Sensual Encounters"
Mr. Pang is a very gentle and friendly person. He patiently answered each of our questions and shared his journey to become an artist and how his artworks evolved over time. He said when he was young, for 7 concessive years, he did a sketch/painting every single day regardless of chinese new year or holidays, in order to make his painting skill perfect. " You can't start drawing abstract without a basic skills to draw realistic object. " Pang said. What an inspiring and earnest artist!
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| Artist Pang YongJie |
Got Pang's autograph and took a picture with him, I am officially a groupie :D
This exhibition runs until 12 Jun at Fabik Gallery: 1102 Nam Wo Building, 148 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Go check out those amazing paintings!
Lastly, I would take this chance to announce an exciting news!!! Fabrik gallery will feature a POP art exhibition in June which will shows artworks from Andy Warhol, Takashi Murakami, Keith Haring (my personal favourite) and Robert Indiana.
I can hardly wait!!!!
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