Quiet Gallery proudly presents a solo exhibition by Japanese artist Kosuke Ajiro: " Sally Dynasty ".

Kosuke Ajiro is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist. In addition to painting, he is also a graphic designer, animation creator, music composer, and craftsman, showcasing his diverse talents.

Ajiro's creations are inspired by the remnants of European medieval times, mythology, and fables, combined with his own childhood memories, dreams, and imagination. His artwork features meticulous compositions and rich, innovative elements, primarily depicting people, animals, peculiar scenes, and fictional objects. Therefore, his paintings are imbued with a highly distinctive style characterized by mystery, strangeness, amusement, and diversity.

Gallery address: B/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central Shop 1, BELOWGROUND, Central

“Searching for flowers, thousands of miles,

only for your smile.

If this is not your cup of tea...

I still hope you can like it.”        

By Huang Shiang

Quiet Gallery is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong for emerging artist Huang Shiang, who is currently based in Taichung city, from 23/2 to 10/3. The exhibition, titled "I Still Hope You Like it," will showcase Huang Shiang's latest artworks and take viewers on an imaginative and emotional journey through art. Having had a passion for painting since childhood, Huang Shiang, who once jokingly said, "I'll probably just draw pictures my whole life," is not only the artistic director of the "MindSlow Workroom" but has also been active in the Taiwanese art scene as an artist since 2023.

Gallery address: B/F, Landmark Atrium, BELOWGROUND, Central

Welcome to somewhere Over the Rainbow! You will see my art creations inspired by the story of The Wizard of Oz on your journey to Emerald City.

The story is about a group of fellow travellers, each of whom lacks self-confidence and feels a sense of inferiority, who set out for the Emerald City to gain something they lack. Along the way, they face various hardships and wonderful encounters that help each of them grow stronger and happier.

This exhibition combines these stories and my characters, the friends of Green Cow Garden. I think we all have complexes, big or small. I believe that as we go through life, we overcome our complexes and shortcomings to create a fulfilling world for ourselves. I would be delighted to be a part of your story as you joyfully walk through it.

Please enjoy accompanying them on their journey to the Emerald City.

Jointly presented with Quiet Gallery

Gallery address: Shops 218-219, 2/F, Landmark Atrium,15 Queen’s Road Central

Quiet Gallery Presents “The Warmth of December” Group Show

December is a month of celebration, and it is the time for us to gather with our loved ones to express our joy and affection. This December, Quiet Gallery will host a group show, titled "The Warmth of December". It refers to both the emotional warmth and positive atmosphere associated with the holiday season. Step into the serene and captivating world of "The Warmth of December", we hope you could feel the sense of love, generosity and togetherness during the festive season of the year.

This exhibition features the talent and creativity of four emerging artists— Charr Morita, Hidenori Oguri, Jessica Ng and Round Boy —as they explore the theme of warmth and tranquility amidst the December season.

Gallery address: Shop 1, B/F, BELOWGROUND, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central

The exhibition is titled "OLD MASTER Q 'SIDE_C' EXHIBITION / 老夫子 'SIDE C'." Side C refers to Side Cast, Side Character, side role, extra, supporting actor, and more. In the classic "Old Master Q" comic strip, the supporting characters often compete with the three main characters for attention. The world is a stage, and all the men and women are mere actors. The members of Side C strive to play their respective roles well, presenting a great show every day through the "Old Master Q" comic strip that spans six decades under the guidance of two generations of Mr. Wang Ze. Gradually, it is realized that everyone around, including oneself, may be a member of Side C. On the occasion of celebrating the 60th anniversary of Old Master Q, special tribute is paid to these small characters in the comic strip.

About Artist:

Joseph Wong (Wong Chak) and his father Wong Ka Hei are both authors of the Old Master Q comic series. In 1995, Joseph Wong, who was already a professor and architect at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, USA, decided to establish a comic studio and licensing company in Taiwan. He made this decision upon realizing that his father, Wong Ka Hei, was getting older. While nurturing talented individuals in Taiwanese universities, Joseph Wong also took on the responsibility of continuing the creation and publication of the Old Master Q comic series, accompanying generations of readers as they grew up.

Gallery address: Shop 1, B/F, BELOWGROUND, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central

Eric So, transitioning from an advertising professional in the 90s, embarked on a journey as an artist and creator in the realms of art and multimedia. He explored new horizons, from hosting art exhibitions to venturing into differentinnovative fields. His groundbreaking "The Art of Bruce Lee" exhibition propelled him beyond Hong Kong's borders, gaining recognition worldwide.

Post-2000, he embraced action figures as a medium for his artistic expression, unleashing a plethora of creative ideas. With his adept sculpting skills and distinctive cartoon design style, he skilfully merged these two disparate elements in his works, giving birth to the term "Designer Toy."

Beyond figure creation, he spearheaded trends and engaged in cross-border, cross-disciplinary collaborations, including art exhibitions, streetwear fashion, album packaging, and stage design. He embodied the belief that "life needs art, and art is ubiquitous," embracing a humanistic approach to existence.

From inception to the present, his works have emerged in various corners of the world, collaborating with international brands. Eric's unique and understated artistic style has captivated numerous celebrities, leading to stylized "Artion Figures" created exclusively for them.

Thanks to his captivating series of works, Eric So has become widely known as "So Fun," a testament to the fusion of his personality and artistic creations. 

Gallery address: B/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central Shop 1, BELOWGROUND, Central

MYCE is a character created by Johnny Akihito Noda. It is a mouse who lives in a magic forest. This curious mouse loves having adventures. It often eats mysterious poisonous mushrooms to achieve a psychedelic state, making its journey even more magical and interesting. In September, Quiet Gallery is excited to hold a solo exhibition for Johnny, titled “mycerium”, to present a magical kingdom where only MYCE and his friends exist.

Johnny liked to draw since he was a child. Later, he became interested in low-brow art community in his hometown, Nagoya. When he grew up, he went to California, the birthplace of low-brow art, to start a pilgrimage. He was deeply moved by the artwork of American low-brow art and pop surrealism. It inspired him a lot to start his own journey of creation. Until 2011, Johnny moved to San Francisco. This city gathers people from all over the world, including many artists. Art creations can be found everywhere, as if the whole city is constructed with artworks. Being immersed in such a strong artistic atmosphere inspires his idea and creation even more. Like the name of his studio “Weird Collections”, Johnny’s paintings are full of quirky characters created by him. Deliver with clean lines and bold burst of colour, his artworks bring out a feeling of nostalgic pictorial. It makes his works unique and highly recognizable.

This exhibition will display a series of new works. Among them, it is worth noting that Johnny has cooperated with another creative unit. They use superb skills to make Johnny’s characters into exquisite hand-crafted rugs. Each piece is unique and definitely worth collecting. In addition, there will be a series of peripheral products for sale, including vinyl toys and silkscreen prints. Vans will specially launch a Mycerium T-shirt which will be sold in limited quantities during the exhibition period.

Gallery address: B/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central Shop 1, BELOWGROUND, Central

‘SUPER SUPER MARKET Vol.3’ is a solo exhibition presented by Quiet Gallery showcasing 34 new paintings and 5 ceramic works by Tokyo-based artist, Haruka Yamakawa.

Following on from earlier editions in Tokyo (2021) and Hong Kong (2022), ‘SUPER SUPER MARKET Vol.3’ marks the third part in this evolving exhibition series. Originating during the pandemic, when going to the supermarket was seen as an extraordinary event in Japan, Haruka Yamakawa was inspired by the people and merchandise within the stores to create these works.

Filled with activity and characters from all walks of life, the artist uses her imaginative draughtsmanship to take mundane supermarket scenes and transform them into something out of the ordinary. Defined by highly saturated colour tones and whimsical plays on proportion, her unique aesthetic style is imbued with a fun, positive energy, recalling the simplistic forms of French billboard advertisements.

Amongst the new works, Yamakawa will show her first large-scale painting, ‘Running Past a Meat Aisle’. Along with the paintings, 5 ceramic works will also be on display. Hand-crafted by the artist, they bring her characters to life in 3D and open up different perspectives into her practice.

Gallery address: B/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central Shop 1, BELOWGROUND, Central

‘BOUNTIFUL’, a group show presented by Quiet Gallery, invites 16 artists to showcase their own interpretation of the themes of abundance and creativity through their work.

Inspired by the recognition that we live in a world of plenitude, the exhibition celebrates the richness of life and the different sources of stimuli that can be found around us. Bringing together artists from different countries who work across multiple disciplines, the artworks reflect the diverse and vibrant landscape of the contemporary art scene, taking the viewer on a journey of discovery.

Through paintings, ceramics and furniture installations, ‘BOUNTIFUL’ conveys a multitude of creative expressions with over 30 pieces on show. From the whimsical depictions by Kohei Ogawa to the graphic forms of LEEGET, from the atmospheric paintings of Amanda Visell to the furniture pieces of Hideyoshi Ohashi, each artist presents their own subjective point of view in response to this theme.

The exhibition will run in two phases, with some artists exhibiting different works throughout. Part 1 consists of 18 artworks, including paintings from Amanda Visell, Dorophy Tang, Hiroki Muraoka, Huang Shiang, J.30000, Kila Cheung, Kohei Ogawa, Kosuke Ajiro, LEEGET, Louis Wong, Miho Tomita, SHON Chen, Yeung Hok Tak and Yukinori Dehara, as well as the furniture installation by Hideyoshi Ohashi and the stoneware artwork of Tetsuya Ishiyama. Part 2 sees some of the artists presenting a new batch of works, consisting of 17 pieces of artworks.

Exhibition Period

Part 1: 19th May to 4th June 2023

Part 2: 6th to 18th June 2023

Returning to Hong Kong for his second solo exhibition, Rockin’Jelly Bean presents ‘耀’ at Quiet Gallery in Belowground. Interpreting the word “glory”, the exhibition showcases 45 prints and 14 original drawings in a mix of both new and previous pieces, alongside works that are out of print.

Inspired by the classic magazine Playboy, which he discovered as a teenager, the artist is known for his lascivious depictions, heavily influenced by cartoon and manga, notably of women with ‘cute’ faces that contrast against their sexy, curvaceous figures. Music and art form an inseparable bond in his life – as a former bassist in the band Jackie and The Cedrics, his artistic career began by drawing the brand’s performance leaflets and album covers.

Alongside the prints and original works, a limited-edition series of merchandise, including t-shirts and skateboards, will also be available for purchase during the exhibition period. To mark the opening of the exhibition, the artist made a personal appearance in Hong Kong for a signing session on 15th April, along with his two personal mascots, the Jelly Bean Girls.

*The exhibition contains R-rated content, Admission is restricted to 18 years old or above*

Gallery address: Shop 1, B/F, BELOWGROUND, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central

In 2023, Quiet Gallery kicks off the new year by inviting Japanese contemporary ceramic artist Aico Tsumori to have her first solo exhibition in Hong Kong, “Galaxy Happy”.

Born in Shiga Prefecture, Japan in 1979. Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts in 2002. In 2003, she immediately won an award at The Female Ceramic Art Competition. She received recognition and affirmation for her techniques and aesthetics. She is good at hand-building human and animal sculptures with traditional Japanese elements. Later in her career, she won several awards at different biennales in Japan.

Aico Tsumori has had exhibitions with galleries in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Her works have been collected by Yoshitomo Nara.

Gallery address: Shop 1, B/F, BELOWGROUND, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central

Quiet Gallery is proud to present In Plain Sight, the first solo exhibition by American contemporary artist Andy Rementer in Hong Kong.

Featuring 14 figurative paintings and 3 sculptures, the colourful yet expressionless statuesque characters by Rementer welcome viewers to experience the “see and be seen” interaction between the painted characters and themselves.

“My figures often become sort of characters on a stage, in direct contact with the viewers, almost like a ballet performance where dancers are always facing the audience. Perhaps eye contact stimulates an intimacy that helps draw in the viewers, which is intriguing to me.”

Gallery address: Shop 1, B/F, BELOWGROUND, Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central

Our world has come to a standstill since it was hit by the pandemic 3 years ago.  As we gradually resume normal life, Quiet Gallery brings together a group of artists to bring hope and imagination to manifest a better tomorrow.

The group exhibition "Voices from the Quiet" brings together 14 artists from Hong Kong, Japan, Netherland and Australia.  Showcase different styles of paintings and sculptures to the audience; there are low-brow art influenced by street culture, childlike style with vibrant colours, heartwarming style that cheer you up, artwork which explores environmental issues and etc. The exhibition invites audience to experience the inner world of the artists.

The exhibition will be on view from 27th August to 15th September. It will showcase 21 artworks, including 14 paintings and 7 sculptures, which are specially created for this show.

Let the audiences use their eyes to travel through different art styles around the world without going abroad.

Gallery address: Shop 1, B/F, Belowground, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central

Quiet Gallery proudly presents “Estelle, The Girl and her Stars” first Hong Kong solo exhibition by Jessica Ng.

Welcome our new artist! We are so happy to have Jessica Ng to join How2work’s family.

Jessica is a young, talented self-taught artist. With the background of graphic and fashion design, she successfully developed the brand “jb0xtchi” with the characters she created. Her work depicts a sense of whimsical innocence, juxtaposed against themes of loneliness and darkness. Looking at her work is like reading a fairy tale, beautiful but lonely, innocent but dark.

Gallery address: shop 1, B/F, Belowground, Landmark, Central

The long-awaited exhibition by Japanese artist Kohei Ogawa, following stops in Taipei and Chicago, completes its journey with Quiet Gallery at BELOWGROUND.

‘Moonlit Forest Town’ features a new series of 22 paintings and 20 sculptures from Ogawa, bringing the viewer into a whimsical world of monsters and animals from the fantastic imagination of the artist.

“Deep in the big forest next to the Green Cow Garden is a town that glows on a moonlit night. A group of kind and shy monsters are living there. You can hardly see them in places where humans are infested, because they know human beings are the scariest animals in the world.”

Gallery address: shop 1, B/F, Belowground, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central

BELOWGROUND welcomes Quiet Gallery, which debuts with “Small Relationships in a Big World,” a solo exhibition by Tokyo-based artist Izumi Keiji.

On display is a showcase of 18 sculptural pieces that are all conceptual, yet somehow familiar and amusing – a galactic projection of objects sprouting from a woman’s head or the complex memories of a man represented by mini figures stacked along a staircase pattern. Each unique piece brings forth amusement with its sense of humor and special arrangements. Keiji incorporates various components in his pieces, just as his own personality is structured from contrasting elements. Through his creations, it seems that the individuality, including uncontrollable feelings and sensations, that characterize us are embodied as a part of the world that transcends humanity.

Venue address: BASEMENT, 15 Queen’s Road Central, LANDMARK, Central