Latest Works of Stephanie Ho
February 2 - 22, 2012
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 of #50 Peel Street, Central (SOHO Area).
Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 7:30pm, Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays.
