Cary Kwok

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Cary Kwok (Siu Hang Cary Kwok, traditional Chinese: 郭紹恆; simplified Chinese: 郭绍恒; pinyin: Guō Shào Héng; Cantonese Yale: Gwok Siu-Hang) is a Hong Kong born London based artist who specialises in fine detailed blue biro (ball point pen) drawings.

Kwok attended a footwear course in Hong Kong where he learned his shoe making skills before moving to London to further his studies. He spent six years at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design studying fashion at BA (Hons) and MA levels, graduating in 2001 with an Master of Arts (postgraduate) in Fashion Design: Womenswear.

His subjects often vary from male nude to period fashions. Hairstyles and shoes are also among his favorite subjects.

He is represented by Herald St Gallery in London and has exhibited internationally in London, Miami, New York, Tokyo, Zurich and Geneva with galleries such as Herald St, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Hauser & Wirth, FLAG Art Foundation, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Tate Britain, White Columns, Nasu Taro, Opening Ceremony and Hard Hat.

References

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

  1. ↑ Cary Kwok, Herald St CV
  2. ↑ Cary Kwok, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin Bio
  3. ↑ Melissa Ip and Cary Kwok Interview, North Drive Press, NYC
  4. ↑ Cary Kwok's Desire Series 2 at Opening Ceremony Tokyo, Nowness
  5. ↑ Cary Kwok's Desire at Herald St London, View On fashion
  6. ↑ Rude Britannia at Tate Britain
  7. ↑ Cary Kwok's Obsession at FLAG Art Foundation, NYC
  8. ↑ Cary Kwok Interview, The Out Look Magazine, China

External links

  • Cary Kwok, Herald St London
  • Cary Kwok Desire 2009, Herald St London
  • Cary Kwok, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
  • Cary Kwok 2007, Herald St London
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