“Sensitive” show of 8 female talents. 27-30 Sept
There are moments when…
we need to open depths of our souls, and the creation of art becomes our only means of expression. For us, it is a way to show what is inside us, the nature of each individual, like a flower that requires time to bloom. As we unfold, we evoke strong and vibrant emotions, concentrating the essence of our souls. The colours fill the space that was once confined to our minds.
Our collection emanates a gentle, tranquil, and serene energy. Through various techniques, each artist depicts her own artistic journey, aspirations, and unique identity. Women in art demonstrate their power and creativity, uniting to pave a path that honors our heritage while pushing boundaries. This exhibition stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of female artists, inviting you to immerse yourself in a world filled with passion, diversity, and a shared sense of purpose.
The exhibition showcases the diverse talents and unwavering spirit of female artists. Each artist brings forth a distinctive perspective and background, with some having studied in the United States, Italy, Canada, Russia, and other countries. Despite our international connections, Hong Kong holds a special place in our hearts and art. We believe it is vital to remember our roots and continue showcasing our work in this beloved city, even as the art world often looks elsewhere.
LAUREN CHENG is a Hong Kong based artist exploring intensities of human emotion, ecstasy and sorrow through mixed media abstracted artworks. Her explorative process of laboriously layering tangible textures, bold chromatic color and dynamic mark making work together to capture the uncapturable aspects of human nature. Cheng’s ongoing struggle with anxiety and trauma greatly influences her practice, and each artwork becomes an ever-changing documentation of life learnings in her journey to discover authentic connection and healing.
While born and raised in Hong Kong, Cheng completed her schooling in the US. She holds a BFA degree from Brown University and is currently pursuing her MFA degree in painting at the New York Academy of Art. Her solo exhibitions include Surrender (2021) and Impermanence (2021) in Hong Kong. Her work is part of private collections in several international cities, including Bangkok, London, Hong Kong, Copenhagen and New York.
“Sensitivity, in my opinion, is an underrated superpower that the world around me continuously reiterated as a shameful weakness. By embracing my full identity as an artist and a woman, I discovered the true beauty of being a sensitive creative soul, able to see the world and all its invisible magical energies and see the beauty in brokenness”
ANNA SALENKO ( b. 1990, Vladivostok, based in Hong Kong ) shares her unique style is a fusion of cultures and captures the intersection of the visible world with our inner thoughts and perceptions. Anna's art is a reflection of a fleeting moment in the human mind. Obtaining a Certificate in Fine Art in Russia, a Diploma in Fashion from Italy, and a BA in Philosophy in 2023, her works have been exhibited globally such as in Italy, France, Netherlands, China, Japan, Russia, Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore. Now based in Hong Kong, Anna has been featured in publications such as The Standard, HK01, SCMP, Tatler, Elle HK, MingPao, VIU tv, Singtao Daily, and China Daily.
“ For me, this means a response to everything that happens in the world. I feel the events and phenomena, collecting my emotions within me like a vase, and express them through my abstract heroes who create their own world on canvas.“
SHIRLEY YEUNG is a veteran IEMA approved sustainability (CSR) practitioner, experienced ISO9000 Principal Auditor, AQIP Assessor, US and HKCAAVQ Subject Specialist. With on-going publications and global collaborations on United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), UNOSSC and UNPRME, Dr. Yeung has been recently invited as a task force member for UNESCAP/ EBAC-ESBN / Banking and Finance Task Force, and also act as a member for collaboration committee for the civil society consultation for UN Development System review process. She was also invited by Harvard University, HPAIR to deliver a seminar on "Entrepreneurial Spirit and Sustainable Mindset". In 2019, Dr. Yeung awarded The Best Professor in Business Studies by HK Educational Leadership Award. In 2017, Dr. Yeung was appointed as the Associate Vice President (AVP), UNESCO, Hong Kong Association. She was also the winner for The Second Global Young Leadership Award organized by Yazhou Zhoukan Magazine.
For me sensitive is observe, engage, build relevancy for Future.
YULIA SHAUTSUKOVA is a professional artist who has lived and worked in Hong Kong for the last 10 years. Yulia’s paintings transfer the best of traditional oil painting techniques into modern art. Her work explores the relationship between colours and emotions inspired by the organic forms found in nature. The vibrant colours in her work stimulate the emotions of each viewer to drive their own interpretation creating a unique inner world.
Born in Moscow in 1977, Yulia Shautsukova has developed a deep interest in painting since childhood. She studied art at the Crimean University of Art and further studied at the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in Moscow. Yulia travels widely around the world to search for new colours and inspirations. Her paintings are collected by art lovers from many different countries.
As an artist, I am more sensitive to different emotions. That inspires me to create my paintings. When my artwork connects with viewers, it touches their memories and dreams, and creates their personal feelings.
ANNA LAU is a watercolor artist. Watercolor is her favourite medium to show the freshness and luminosity of the fascinating world. Anna always applies different transparent washes to adjust the thickness of the pigments, and all her paints could show bright colors from the surface of the paper.
Anna participated in many Art exhibitions both locally and internationally, such as “Dream Comes True” Solo Exhibition and Artist in Resident, The 6th Caritas Schools’ Creative Art Show in Hong Kong, International Watercolor & Spirit Triennial in Varna and International Watercolor Society India Biennale. Anna thinks all these exhibitions are amazing places for her to describe her art, and are the best ways to establish self-understanding, future development, and public awareness on the concepts of her paintings. Under each of her paintings, Anna quotes encouraging words and she hopes all of us could live happily, healthy, and positively to face the difficulties in the future.
“Sensitive for me is to appreciate the beauty of the world. I believe that in this fast-paced city, beautiful landscapes and galaxy paintings might let people take a break by transposing them into various lovely places. “
KATE PONG creates whimsical mixed media paintings with sculptural accents. She strives to create curious dream-like objects that spark a childlike sense of wonder and appreciation of the natural world. Intricate clay segments handmade individually and appliquéd onto either her paintings or sculptures – layer of textural patterns, intricate clay sculptures that were meticulously weaved into the acrylic phenomenon. Waves invite the viewers to journey into a vibrant 3D realm.
Kate was a former expert fondant sugar designer and had owned a cake business for over 10 years; her passion for the arts has inspired her to further explore various mediums. She also studied graphic design in San Francisco Academy of Art. Her work has been exhibited at Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong, Singapore and London, as well as at the Yidi Art Gallery Hong Kong as well as Ratel Art Gallery in South Korea.
“ They say artists are sensitive. I like to think as an artist, I am able to channel my emotions into art, finding beauty in both light and dark, bringing joy and a little fantasy to the world. “
MARIANNE DAMI KIM was born in Los Angeles, California to Korean immigrant parents. Even in her earliest memories she was painting and drawing with a drive to express a vibrant inner world. Marianne draws inspiration from elements of nature and the subtle patterns that influence our experience of reality. Her creative process is largely intuitive, driven by a desire to capture the essence of emotions and sensations.
With her expressive style, Marianne aims to highlight the beauty and form that arises from chaos and fragmentation with the hope of transferring that sentiment to our sense of self. Marianne has held both group and solo shows in Hong Kong and a solo booth at Art Central. She also held a solo show in Paris. Her work is collected by clients across Asia and Europe.
“To be sensitive is to feel our humanity on a deep level. The sensitive among us take the bittersweet aspects of life and create something meaningful.”
AYA MINGAZ born in Central Asia, Turkmenistan, in 1992. Once, when Aya was 11 years old, a local respected artist came to their house. When he saw the drawings of the young girl, he was stunned, saying that she had an extraordinary talent for painting, which should be developed. So little Aya found out that she had a God-given gift.
She graduated Moscow University of Design and Technology and the Milan Art Institute. From 2014 Aya started her art carrier in the city of Prague, Czech Republic for a long time, working and being inspired by its rich culture and art of Europe. Realizing that globalization often erases personalities, she wants to talk about her country and culture through the prism of art. The bright colors used in her art are a trace of those traditional outfits worn by her mother, aunts, grandmothers. She believes that the very process of working on a painting has an extraordinary depth. Her paintings evoke the emotions and feelings of the viewer.
“ I portray fragile natures, that enchase an immense power. My paintings evoke emotions; they fascinate and invite you to view them endlessly. I live each picture personally; it is a dialogue between a woman, her inner essence, and Nature itself. “
Live-With-Art
“Sensitive”
Opening reception: 28 Sept, 6–8pm
Exhibition: from 27 to 30 Sept, 11-7 pm
Anita Chan Lai-Ling Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central