Location: Hong Kong
Prof. Michael Kwong received his Bachelor of Fine Art degree at the Columbus College of Art and Design in U.S.A. and afterwards he received his master degree in Hong Kong Polytechnic University majoring in Design Strategy. He is well-known as an internationally renowned artist and trendy toy designer, has won numerous awards in many art and design competitions internationally and locally. His artworks was selected into the 2022 Salon Des Beaux Arts, also received the Luxembourg Art Prize 2022, the American Society of Illustrators Award, American Design Directors Club Illustration Award, Korean Illustrators Association Award, IDA International Design Award in U.S., Red Dot Award in German and International Artist Grand Prize Competition 2022 in Taiwan and many more. In addition, his works were collected by the United Nations Environment Program, the U.S. Embassy in China and Chinese national leaders. He was an associate professor at Shantou University School of Art and Design, visiting professor at Xiamen University Jiageng College and professor at Savannah College of Art and Design in the United States. He is currently teaching as associate professor at United International College, Beijing Normal University Hong Kong Baptist University. Prof. Kwong has absorbed the essence of Western art, and has a deep understanding of illustration design, industrial design, animation and pure art. They are quite accomplished in creative aspects and focus on creating art works with oriental characteristics of abstract expressionism and trendy culture.
“Door” is treated as a special symbol in Chinese culture. In ancient China, the style and
behavior of a family were called "door style", and the wealth of a family was called
"menwang"; when getting married, seeking a family with the same status and wealth as
one's own was called "the right family with similar door"; The punishment of the whole door is called "door punishment". Therefore, it can be seen that the door of a family house is not just an entrance and exit, but it is also a representative of the family, a symbol of the family.
The door decoration has both material and spiritual functions. As a symbol, the door decoration can reflect cultural characteristics, expressing the simple vision of people from all dynasties yearning for a better life.
In this painting, I began with different brushstrokes and colors in a relatively unconscious manner, eventually forming an image of a traditional Chinese-style red door. It is an experimental approach for me to find out the balance between order and pure painting instant as an abstract expressionist painter.
“Door” is treated as a special symbol in Chinese culture. In ancient China, the style and
behavior of a family were called "door style", and the wealth of a family was called
"menwang"; when getting married, seeking a family with the same status and wealth as
one's own was called "the right family with similar door"; The punishment of the whole door is called "door punishment". Therefore, it can be seen that the door of a family house is not just an entrance and exit, but it is also a representative of the family, a symbol of the family.
The door decoration has both material and spiritual functions. As a symbol, the door decoration can reflect cultural characteristics, expressing the simple vision of people from all dynasties yearning for a better life.
In this painting, I began with different brushstrokes and colors in a relatively unconscious manner, eventually forming an image of a traditional Chinese-style red door. It is an experimental approach for me to find out the balance between order and pure painting instant as an abstract expressionist painter.
This painting, called Mickey’s Frustration, depicts the problem of air pollution and its deadly consequences, which will harm the lives of future generations. Mickey Mouse has always symbolized the dream of our children and their happy childhood. He has been forced to wear a toxic gas mask due to severe air pollution, so he is no longer happy. The painting was simple yet powerful, a central figure with many expressive brushstrokes that created a powerful visual impact and evoked the disastrous consequences of air pollution. I would like to use the vision of an abstract expressionist artist to draw attention to the deadly consequences of environmental pollution.
This painting is one of the paintings in the Fizzyjoker painting series. Fizzyjoker represents the mentality of the young generation. The painter expresses the joys and sorrows of young people's lives through the image of Fizzyjoker. The worn fabric texture with a dark tone creates a sense of sadness. The white stripes in the background seem like raindrops or scars around the image in the painting. Even if the picture looks pretty sad, when people focus on the picture; their inner stress can be released because of a sense of empathy for life.
In the past few years, mankind has experienced a lot of suffering, such as frequent natural disasters, environmental pollution and the spread of epidemics. People's lives have been affected to varying degrees. God seems to be testing us, but also reminding us that we need to cherish what we have and give more love to our family and friends. Only love can create a better future. The painter hopes to convey positive energy in life through this simple and trendy artwork.
Accordingly to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, there was a strange creature called Huan, which lived in Yiwang Mountain. It looked like a wild cat, with only one eye but three tails, and its voice was as loud as hundreds of beasts roaring together. It was kept to ward off evil, and its flesh cured jaundice. The painter ingeniously blends the western pop art technique into the content of Chinese traditional culture to create a unique trendy artwork.
“The Door”
“Mickey's Frustration”
“FizzyJoker Sinking Heart”
“Hand of Love”
“Shan Hai Monster_Huan”
“Yellow Great River”
