At the white cube-style Mine Project gallery in Wan Chai, the blazing colors of Tahnee Lonsdale's imposing or dinky paintings are so vibrant, they seem to be bursting out from the bright walls. Metaphorically, Lonsdale's works are windows into her emotions. By incorporating years of interpersonal experience into her works, she offers visitors a look … Continue reading Just painting the emotions

Traveling has long been off the cards, and while people around the world are trying to create the atmosphere by exploring their locales or going on staycations, Korean artist Kim Yong Oh commemorated his travels with paintings created over the past year. Beginning his 723-day journey of 69 countries in 2017, Kim first set foot … Continue reading Come fly with me

Despite the social unrest and Covid-19 pandemic, many galleries have worked hard to continue holding exhibitions. But with travel restrictions being strict, a new trend has emerged in the art market - works from gallery artists often had to be recurated and reexhibited. Though the downtime had also increased the presence of local artists, 3812 … Continue reading Chasing the sun

Consumption is not the problem. Consumerism, which changes people's buying habits, is. "It is great that fashion brands are creating new ways for a handful of people to express their childhood nostalgia," said Hong Kong-based Chinese-American artist Ernest Chang. He was responding to a trend in the fashion world involving luxury brands using anime characters … Continue reading Animated discussion

His clean-shaven, boyish looks make it hard to associate Lee Hong Min with the grotesque, treacherous or violent. But this is what the South Korean artist revels in; psychological portraits, bulging muscles, visceral metamorphoses, vibrant colors and graphics characterize his works. Visitors to his first solo exhibition at Over the Influence's upper gallery in Sheung … Continue reading A little out there

There are moments in life when we can identify with Antoine de Saint-Exupery's Le Petit Prince. As the most read and translated work of literature ever, the classic novella holds a special place in its readers' hearts. "What's special about Le Petit Prince is that we learn something different - something profound and meaningful - … Continue reading Listen to your heart

Readers might remember Villepin gallery's inaugural exhibition, Friendship & Reconciliation, which featured rare works by the auction world's darling, Zao Wou-ki. Opening right in the middle of the first wave of Covid-19 in Hong Kong in March, the exhibition's name could not have been more timely, as it was precisely what the world needed, said … Continue reading Light in the darkness

Gold has been a symbol of social status and wealth for the Chinese since it appeared in the Xia Dynasty. With the rise of pastoral nomadism, which brought metalworking to China, following the unification of China during the Qin and Han Dynasties, and then the end of the Bronze Age, gold gradually established its status … Continue reading Golden oldies

Opened suitcases. Static conveyor belts. X-ray machines with no luggage to pass through. Such images, created by artist Yin Xiuzhen, underscore the paralytic effect Covid-19 continues to have on the aviation industry. Beijing-born Yin is the first artist from the mainland to have a solo show commissioned by the Centre for Heritage, Art and Textiles. … Continue reading Suitcase of memories

A renowned Hong Kong artist whose paintings are popular with collectors, Liu Cheng-mui's dream has always been to hold a gallery exhibition - though not for the recognition. "Hanging my paintings in a gallery gives me a sense of distance, allowing me to reflect on what I have gained in the past and think about … Continue reading The naked truth