[Hong Kong, September 2023] Contemporary by Angela Li is proud to present the solo exhibition of Chan King Long, Ken: Voyage of the night, featuring his latest body of works created in the last year. Chan’s works respond to themes such as history, social phenomena, living status and personal experiences. He tries to exposes and bring forth the different approaches to perceiving these topics and their various states of existence. In his words, “The paintings portray the subconscious, but simultaneously they are just as realistic.”
Chan King Long, Ken, oil on canvas, 112.5 x 150 cm, 2023
Born and bred in a bustling city, Chan finds himself living his daily life among the crowds. He is especially captivated by the city after the night falls, as it is the moment when he can enjoy time to himself. “Voyage of the Night” is a combination of Chan’s own lessons and the essence of life gained from his personal experiences. He acknowledges that his creations are neither elegant nor perfect, but truthfully present the beauty of fragility.
Chan King Long, Ken, oil on canvas, 133 x 100 cm, 2023
Chan has participated in multiple group exhibitions in Hong Kong and Guangdong. His works have been shown in institutes such as Hong Kong Arts Centre, 1a Space, JCCAC and Zhongshan Museum of Art. Selected exhibitions include: “Confluences of Voices”, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2023; “Young Man Rhapsody”, Hong Kong, 2023; “Bon Voyage”, 1a Space, Hong Kong, 2023 “Colours Come with Thoughts”, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2022; “Anything Anywhere”, Contemporary by Angela Li, Hong Kong, 2022; and “Again. See”, Zhongshan Museum of Art China, 2018. He was the recipient of the Dean’s List Award (2021), Boon Lee Award (2021/22) and 1a Space Award (2021/22).
About the Artist
Chan King Long, Ken received an Associate of Visual Arts from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2018, and a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) degree from the joint programme by RMIT University and Hong Kong Art School in 2021. Chan’s works respond to themes such as history, social phenomena, living status, global miseries, and personal experiences. Chan exposes and brings forth the different approaches to perceiving these topics and their various states of existence. In his words: “The paintings portray the subconscious, but simultaneously they are just as realistic.”
Chan has participated in multiple group exhibitions in Hong Kong and Guangdong. His works have been shown in institutes such as Hong Kong Arts Centre, 1a Space, JCCAC and Zhongshan Museum of Art. Selected exhibitions include: “Confluences of Voices”, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2023; “Young Man Rhapsody”, Hong Kong, 2023; “Bon Voyage”, 1a Space, Hong Kong, 2023 “Colours Come with Thoughts”, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2022; “Anything Anywhere”, Contemporary by Angela Li, Hong Kong, 2022; and “Again. See”, Zhongshan Museum of Art China, 2018. He was the recipient of the Dean’s List Award (2021), Boon Lee Award (2021/22) and 1a Space Award (2021/22).
