Thin and beautiful, for girls, is a lifelong pursuit and wish; while fat is like a public enemy. Is fat harmful to health, or is the accusation of affecting beauty more serious? When people always want to hide fat, Canaan Fong lives an alternative life openly with fat. In this chapter, I hope everyone can set aside prejudices and give fat a chance to be re-recognized.
Winter has passed, spring has arrived, and it's the season of blooming flowers. In the flowery world of Art Month, I came across the paintings of Afa Lee. Two picturesque little girls were playing in the pool, their eyes bright and beautiful like blooming flowers, so exquisite and stirring, unforgettable. The season of flowers is here, so we made an appointment with Afa to step into her doll world, deconstructing her unique "flower" patterns.
Vincent Au Yeung, who has multiple identities, is a designer, a collector of "Made in Hong Kong" items, and also the owner of a cultural store. His work and interests intertwine, giving Vincent a unique perspective on the term "design". See him transition from Timeless Hong Kong aesthetics to living in the present moment philosophy.
Taiwanese artist Guo Yanfu, who left the spotlight early in his career, returned to painting and gained recognition in the art world with his "Suitcase" and "Athlete" series. This month, he is holding his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong titled "Attention!"
Taiwanese digital artist Guo Yichen continues to explore life issues through his creations and has also established the artist studio residency platform STUPIN, opening doors for Taiwanese artists to the world.
The road of artistic creation is often mixed with a bitter history, and it cannot be separated from perseverance and waiting for an opportunity to be seen. In contrast, Xu Zhihong (Hom) seems to have no such script on him. He humbly calls himself lucky. He only received formal art training in college and served in the military after graduation. During the year, he continued to draw and self-recommended to publishing houses. Before his discharge, he had already received an invitation from a publishing house to collaborate, naturally becoming an illustrator. In 2016, he won the highest honor in the publishing industry, the Golden Tripod Award for Book Illustration.
The slender Ye Xinhong (A-Lei) has a youthful charm, transforming humor into creations. With his hands, he molds round and amusing three-dimensional monsters, and with ink brush strokes, he presents different monsters. In this episode of "Art City Travelogue," we take you into the secret base of the father of these monsters.
In the thriving creative industry of Taiwan, many emerging illustrators rise up each year. Among them is Wu Qi, who is able to stand tall in this wave and maintain his own unique style. In this episode of "Art City Travelogue," we take you into his high-pressure creative world.
The lifespan of artworks can be extended indefinitely, thanks to the expertise of interdisciplinary conservators who combine art and science to heal various art pieces. In this episode of "Art City Travelogue," we come to Taiwan to meet art conservator Cai Shunren and embark on a journey to explore the art restoration stories of this land.
Rosan jokingly refers to her dolls as actors, and life as a stage. They frequently change accessories and clothing, performing different scenes. This time, we enter the artist's ceramic studio and gallery space. Before the clay is molded, let's take a look at how she shapes these "plus-size actors" after changing their outfits.
Li Ning, who doubles as a print artist and tattoo artist, has a dual identity as both an artist and a canvas. In addition to linoleum, Li Ning's "canvas" also includes living skin. These two seemingly different creative concepts are intricately connected through image transfer and the use of lines, even mutually supporting Li Ning's imaginative ideas.
With a neat golden short hair and stylish tattoos on her hands, Zoie exudes a fashionable and trendy atmosphere from head to toe. However, the images she paints are filled with a whimsical and childlike world. In the utopian backdrop of nature, various charming characters embark on a journey of exploration, leading people into a colorful kingdom.
In this episode of "Art City Travelogue," we will follow local fashion illustrator Mickco into his living space. In addition to discussing his current creative situation, we also hope to understand how he, as an artist, views the development trends of artificial intelligence art.
Every era has a group of cultural creators, while others follow the current trends, they are at the forefront, defining what is popular. And in the world of contemporary art from the late 20th century to the present, "The Godfather of Designer Toys" Michael Lau is exactly such an existence.
Local portrait painter Alex Chan's passion for film has prompted him to capture the impressions of various screen characters with his brush. What unique charm does the human face hold for Alex, keeping him captivated in the realm of expressions and storytelling through portraiture?
Vivian brings a series of rich visual elements into the ordinary streets of Hong Kong, using her astonishing imagination to create a fictional surreal city. When faced with bizarre everyday life, the artist tells you through her work: instead of complaining about the absurdity of the world, it's better to live even more magically than all of this.
Starting from a new path in meticulous painting, the works have become an important part of the visual cultural story of Hong Kong today. The name "Wilson" has long been a symbol of local art. In this episode of "Art City Travelogue," we will follow him into the world of contemporary meticulous painting and review his classic series and new works together.
This episode of "Art City Travelogue" invites illustrator Hsuanxu to talk to us about how he has transformed collected stories into creations over the years. As a "professional sponge," how does he deal with the emotions brought to him by others and turn them into a healing force? And how was the process of creating the new book he described as full of challenges?
The value of a piece of art lies not only in the beauty it creates, but more in the stories it carries and the ever-flowing creative ideas. For contemporary art collector Jay Pang, the joy of collecting art is not just about buying and owning, but it allows him to embark on a journey of exploration into aesthetics and life.
Middle-aged career change in art, Sharon feels it is neither late nor early, but instead welcomes the boom period of local art. From creators, curators, to today's establishment of SC Gallery, this episode of "Art Journey" talks in detail about her journey of joining art midway, and her various expectations for the development of art in Hong Kong.
