Artist statement | 藝術家自述

  

The contemporary abstract artist Jason Kwong, originally from Hong Kong, currently resides in the UK and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, with graduation set for 2025. His artwork primarily explores themes of past experiences, personal identity, and expression, conveyed through geometric or simple forms.

One of Jason Kwong's core perspectives in his artistic exploration is the significance of geometry, stemming from his belief that everything in the world is composed of simple shapes. He views art as a self-created language and a mirror reflecting reality, striving to master the "alphabet" of art—geometric shapes—to enhance the rationality and individuality of his works. His viewpoint leads him to deeply study art movements closely related to geometry, such as De Stijl, Minimalism, and Suprematism, drawing inspiration from renowned artists like Piet Mondrian, Carl Andre, and Kazimir Malevich.

Growing up in Hong Kong has profoundly influenced Jason Kwong’s sense of belonging and his reasons for creating art. Influenced by complex global social issues, he produces artworks that embody a minimalist, abstract utopian vision. Currently, Jason Kwong primarily works in sculpture and painting, using a variety of materials including steel, concrete, and glass. His experimental approach creates ever-changing textures in his pieces.

Jason Kwong's artistic practice is characterized by the rapid transformation of forms and materials, with each piece or system having its own structure and order while maintaining an experimental nature. His preference for bold lines and repetition often leads him to use techniques such as casting and 3D printing to achieve the desired effect.

In summary, Jason Kwong's art revolves around the dynamic interchange between minimalism and symbolism, aiming to transcend cultural barriers and communicate with audiences on a profound, non-verbal level. He hopes to share his struggles between utopia and reality, his pursuit of tranquility amid chaos, and his reflections on his nostalgia or obsessions on this world through his self-created artistic language.

Looking ahead, Jason Kwong hopes to continue exploring various art fields worldwide, embracing any impacts or challenges the physical world may present, to create more works that reflect his situation. He aspires to live a life of free artistic creation and further hone his skills as an artist in the future.

  

  

  

來自香港的當代抽象藝術家鄺律銘目前定居於英國,正在修讀修咸頓大學溫徹斯特藝術學院的美術學士學位,將於2025年畢業。他的藝術作品主要探索他對過往經歷、自身身份應同的議題及抒發,並通過幾何或簡單的形態來表達。

鄺律銘在探索藝術過程中的核心觀點之一是幾何學的重要性,這源於他相信世上萬物是由簡單的形狀組成。他將藝術視為一種自創的語言及發映現實的鏡,並致力於掌握藝術的「字母」,即幾何圖形,以增強作品的合理性和個性。鄺律銘的觀點使他深入研究與幾何學緊密相關的藝術運動,如荷蘭風格派運動、極簡主義和至上主義,並從Piet Mondrian、Carl Andre和Kazimir Malevich等知名藝術家的作品與概念汲取靈感。

在香港長大的經歷深深影響了鄺律銘的歸屬感和創作藝術的原因。他受到全球複雜的社會議題影響,創作出體現極簡、抽象主義式烏托邦的藝術作品以應對世界的複雜性。目前,鄺律銘主要涉及雕塑和繪畫創作,使用鋼、混凝土、和玻璃等多種材料。以實驗性質為本,令作品創造出千變萬化的質感。

鄺律銘的藝術實踐以形式和材料的快速變化為特點,每件作品或系統都有自己的系統和秩序,同時保持實驗性。他對粗線條和重複性的偏愛經常使他採用鑄件和3D打印等技術來達到理想效果。

總結而言,鄺律銘的藝術以不斷交替的極簡主義和象徵主義為變化的核心,旨在超越文化障礙,與觀眾在深層次上進行無需言語的交流。他希望通過自創的藝術語言,分享他在烏托邦與現實之間的掙扎,在混亂中追求謐靜的過程,以及他對世界的遺憾或偏執的反思。

展望將來,鄺律銘希望繼續探索世界各地的藝術領域,擁抱物理世界可能帶來的任何影響或衝擊,以創作更多反映其身處境地的藝術作品。他冀望繼續以藝術家的身份過着自由創作的生活,並在未來進一步磨練他的技藝。