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For Immediate Release
Latest Works of Stephanie Ho
February 2 to February 22, 2012
Artist will be present in the Opening Reception
February 2nd (Thursday), 2012, 6pm - 8pm
Location
Art Beatus Gallery
50 Peel Street, G/F,
Central (Soho Area), Hong Kong
Artist Statement by Stephanie Ho
In my new
series of paintings, I remain faithful to
my interest in observing human activities
in the metropolitan city life and my
fascination in the silhouette of the human
figures.
Compared to my previous collection, Still Frames, where figures are distributed evenly across the canvas like a pattern; the people in my new works have shrunk in size, yet ironically, have more details. The introduction of shadows further enhanced the reality of space, light and time.
Based mainly on photographs, sometimes I paint what’s there, and at other times I choreograph the picture. Appear to be floating liberally on the canvas, every single figure is carefully positioned. Just like composing a piece of music, with notations hanging across the lines, creating enchanting melodies, conversing with the spectators.
I want
viewers to appreciate the paintings
initially through the activity of looking,
without interpretation. Stand afar and
squint your eyes, get a feel of the picture
through its colours and composition, enjoy
the poetic movement of the crowds, then
gradually drawn to the details of the
figures.
Some walking aimlessly on their own, some standing in deep thoughts; Some being dragged along in the flow, some taking a break to ponder; Some waiting for their long lost friends; some sharing a moment with their long found love…
There are so much details you could look at them forever and never quite see everything. With your eyes slowly following the diminishing perspectives, suddenly comes the smell of oil paint… before you realize, your nose will be touching the canvas.
“Here For You -
Latest works of Stephanie Ho” exhibition
runs from 2nd – 22nd February, 2012.
For further information or interview with the artist, please contact Art Beatus at dyiu@artbeatus.com.hk or call Dominic Chan at 2522-1138 or Josephine Hau at 2526-0818.
Art Beatus Gallery is
located on the ground floor, 50 Peel
Street, Central (SOHO Area).