After attaining a Fine Arts degree from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts Academy in Istanbul (one of the best Fine Arts Universities), Mertim Gokalp moved to Sydney, Australia and set up his studio in Balmain. He uses figurative art to reflect the true psychological states of his subjects, resulting in often quite confrontational work that is sure to get you thinking! We love the use of a more traditional medium with contemporary subject matter, which is challenging and sure to make you look a little closerโฆ
5 Must-See Artists at the Asia Contemporary Art Show
Doan Xuan Tang (Vietnam)
Another painter that you have to check out is Doan Xuan Tang, who expertly blends Vietnamese culture and his own personal experiences into his contemporary artwork. Inspired by the โromanticism and mystery of the Vietnamese highlandsโ, Tangโs work plays with notions of identity using both subject matter and a technique that gives a blurred effect to the surface of his paintings. Having won the Nokia Asia Pacific Art award in 2001, Tang is one Vietnamese artist to keep an eye on.
Claudia Ferrari (Argentina)
If you love vibrant colour, youโll love the work by Argentinian artist Claudia Ferrari. Her works are bursts of beautiful colour using a Japanese technique โSumi-eโ and inks made from natural flower-derived dyes and rice paper. Mixing influences from the East and the West with South American flair, her abstract pieces are favourites of ours and we canโt wait to see them in person at the show.
Lydia Janssen (USA)
Itโs the wild, wild West! Lydia Janssenโs dynamic artwork references this violent period in American history, using animal forms, limbs and sense of movement. Sheโs also heavily influenced by her previous experience as a dancer, which she turned away from after suffering knee injuries. The abstract compositions are fluid and use a variety of mediums such as oil paint, pastel and charcoal to create this sense of motion. We love trying to pick out the shapes in her work and her use of colour.
Lee Youngha (South Korea)
As a member of the Korean Fine Arts Association and as a professor in the department of Design and Image at Baekseok University, Lee Youngha has a solid background in the art world. If you love art with pop-culture references, then some of his amazing โdoubleโ paintings are sure to take your fancyโฆ thatโs right, Youngha manages to create two images in on one canvases by using his own specially made ribbed canvases. With angles at every five millimetres, heโs able to paint two different images on these carefully created canvases. Depending on what angle youโre at, you can see an old or a young Audrey Hepburn – itโs all about which perspective youโre looking at it from.
So what are you waiting for girls?
Head on over to the Conrad Hong Kong for the Asia Contemporary Art Show from Friday,ย 16 September โ Sunday, 18 September, 2016 to check out these five extraordinary artists and their work, amongst many others. Discover new artists, reconnect with more established ones and meet other like-minded art lovers at this hub of creativityโฆ weโll see you there, Sassy Girls!
Specially priced advance-purchase online tickets are on sale now for $220, and you can bring a friend for free (tickets at the door are $220 per person). Includes access to Friday ART Night on Friday, 16 September with a complimentary drink; plus multiple access Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday.ย Tickets available here or at the hotel main lobby. ย
5 Must-See Artists at the Asia Contemporary Art Show
5 Must-See Artists at the Asia Contemporary Art Show
Check out these up and coming artists over the Mid-Autumn long weekend
Ladies, itโs back! One the best art shows in town is taking over the rooms at the Conrad Hong Kong once again. Fromย Friday,ย 16 September โ Sunday, 18 September, expect the best of the best from emerging and established artists. Thatโs right, weโre talking about the Asia Contemporary Art Show of course, which has been around since 2012. With no signs of slowing down, the Fall edition of this popular show will feature even more exciting artworks from a range of talented artists around the region, and we canโt wait to check it out.
With the Mid-Autumn long weekend coming up, itโs the perfect chance to make the most of all the cultural activities we have on offer in the city. Stop by the Conrad to browse thousands of different works; from paintings and prints, to sculpture and photography, thereโs a huge variety of styles on display from a number of artists around Asia. It can be hard to know where to begin with so many creative and interesting artists in one place, so weโve done the hard work for you and narrowed down our five favourite artists to check out at the Asia Contemporary Art Show this year:
After attaining a Fine Arts degree from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts Academy in Istanbul (one of the best Fine Arts Universities), Mertim Gokalp moved to Sydney, Australia and set up his studio in Balmain. He uses figurative art to reflect the true psychological states of his subjects, resulting in often quite confrontational work that is sure to get you thinking! We love the use of a more traditional medium with contemporary subject matter, which is challenging and sure to make you look a little closerโฆ
Another painter that you have to check out is Doan Xuan Tang, who expertly blends Vietnamese culture and his own personal experiences into his contemporary artwork. Inspired by the โromanticism and mystery of the Vietnamese highlandsโ, Tangโs work plays with notions of identity using both subject matter and a technique that gives a blurred effect to the surface of his paintings. Having won the Nokia Asia Pacific Art award in 2001, Tang is one Vietnamese artist to keep an eye on.
If you love vibrant colour, youโll love the work by Argentinian artist Claudia Ferrari. Her works are bursts of beautiful colour using a Japanese technique โSumi-eโ and inks made from natural flower-derived dyes and rice paper. Mixing influences from the East and the West with South American flair, her abstract pieces are favourites of ours and we canโt wait to see them in person at the show.
Itโs the wild, wild West! Lydia Janssenโs dynamic artwork references this violent period in American history, using animal forms, limbs and sense of movement. Sheโs also heavily influenced by her previous experience as a dancer, which she turned away from after suffering knee injuries. The abstract compositions are fluid and use a variety of mediums such as oil paint, pastel and charcoal to create this sense of motion. We love trying to pick out the shapes in her work and her use of colour.
As a member of the Korean Fine Arts Association and as a professor in the department of Design and Image at Baekseok University, Lee Youngha has a solid background in the art world. If you love art with pop-culture references, then some of his amazing โdoubleโ paintings are sure to take your fancyโฆ thatโs right, Youngha manages to create two images in on one canvases by using his own specially made ribbed canvases. With angles at every five millimetres, heโs able to paint two different images on these carefully created canvases. Depending on what angle youโre at, you can see an old or a young Audrey Hepburn – itโs all about which perspective youโre looking at it from.
Head on over to the Conrad Hong Kong for the Asia Contemporary Art Show from Friday,ย 16 September โ Sunday, 18 September, 2016 to check out these five extraordinary artists and their work, amongst many others. Discover new artists, reconnect with more established ones and meet other like-minded art lovers at this hub of creativityโฆ weโll see you there, Sassy Girls!
Specially priced advance-purchase online tickets are on sale now for $220, and you can bring a friend for free (tickets at the door are $220 per person). Includes access to Friday ART Night on Friday, 16 September with a complimentary drink; plus multiple access Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday.ย Tickets available here or at the hotel main lobby. ย
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