" Sensual Encounters " with Pang YongJie

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! 

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!

Ramon Otting - Love at the first sight

The first time I came across Ramon Otting's work was at the Asia Contemporary Art Show just a month ago ( which I mentioned in the previous post ) It was a Love-at-the-first-sight moment. I was completely dazzled by the glowing poppy flower ( plus it's one of my favourite thing in the world). So when I knew that there was a gallery opening "Dutch Light - Vineyards & Wildflowers painting by Ramon Otting" at Fabrik Gallery in Sheung Wan, I decide to attend and grab another chance to see his beautiful paintings. 

At the gallery opening evening this Tuesday, I was a bit disappointed that Ramon Otting himself was not at the event as I was quite looking forward to meet him in person. Still I enjoyed so much looking at his works. Through the friendly gallerist at Fabrik, I was told that Mr. Otting himself creates his work under the influence of Impressionism, adding on his unique way to depict the subject. And what made his work more special is many of his works include soil from the place where he found inspiration from. If you see the painting closely, you could really see the tiny bits. 

           

As I said to my friend, one day...I would buy his poppy flower paintings... one day!

Provence - Les Coquelicots I, II, III

"Champagne- Vosne Romanee"

This Cherry Blossom painting was created when Mr. Otting visited Cheung Chau island in Hong Kong.

Lastly, I would like to thank the host from Fabrik Gallery for their hospitality! Such a nice event and great dutch cheeses!! ;) x