Whitestone Gallery is honored to present Serenity, a captivating group exhibition featuring the works of distinguished artists: Soonik Kwon, Masayuki Tsubota, and the duo Li Wei and Liu Zhiyin. Each artist brings a unique perspective and technique, creating a dialogue that explores the intersections of culture, memory, and the natural world.

This exhibition unveils the depth and complexity of artistic expression through the distinct voices of Soonik Kwon, Masayuki Tsubota, and Li Wei & Liu Zhiyin. Each piece invites viewers into a realm where time slows, allowing the creative process to unfold as a meditative journey. Through their dedicated creations, they reveal not only the beauty of their materials but also the profound connection between the artists and their art.

Opening reception: 4 - 7 pm, 8 February (Saturday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, Central

Whitestone Gallery is delighted to present Game of Thought, the first solo exhibition of Japanese artist Tenmyouya Hisashi in Hong Kong. The exhibition showcases a curated collection of works, including both new creations and selected pieces from 2020. This exhibition offers a captivating exploration through the fusion of traditional Japanese themes and contemporary artistic expression.

The opening reception will take place on 23 November 2024, from 6 to 8 PM, featuring a live Taiko drum performance with the artist present.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, Central

Whitestone Gallery is thrilled to present Forms and Fields, a duo exhibition showcasing the works of two seminal Japanese artists, Takeo Yamaguchi and Sadamasa Motonaga. This exhibition celebrates the rich legacies and innovative practices of these artists, who have indelibly contributed in shaping the landscape of modern and contemporary art in Japan and beyond. Forms and Fields invites viewers to engage with the dynamic interplay of Yamaguchi's rich textures and Motonaga's whimsical forms, offering a unique exploration of abstraction through their distinct yet complementary lenses. Each artist's work serves as a testament to their innovative spirits and enduring impact on the art world.

Opening reception: 4-7 pm, 10 October (Thursday)

Gallery address: 8/F, H Queen's, Central

Whitestone Gallery Hong Kong is pleased to present In the Matter of Color III. As a continuation of well-received Italian contemporary artists group exhibitions in Taiwan, we are delighted to present Italian artistry in Hong Kong once again.

Centered on the theme of color variability, this exhibition brings together four prominent figures in Italian contemporary art: Turi Simeti, Alberto Biasi, Pino Pinelli, and Natale Addamiano. These artists were active during the tumultuous time of the Italian post-war period in the 20th century, yet they made audacious moves to meet new boundaries as new artistic movements emerged. Encompassing works spanning from the 1960s to recent years, this exhibition invites viewers to probe the lesser-known aspects of Italian art.

Opening Reception: 4 - 7pm, 28 August 2024 (Wednesday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, Central

Whitestone Gallery is thrilled to present Ay-O: Nijitsukai, a solo exhibition showcasing works by esteemed Japanese artist Ay-O. With a career spanning over six decades, Ay-O has established himself as a pioneering force in the art world, known for his dynamic and multi-sensory approach to art. The artist coined the term "Nijitsukai" (虹使い), which means "rainbow-charming" in Japanese, inspired by the term “snake-charming”(蛇使い). This exhibition invites viewers to step into Ay-O's vibrant, energetic world and be captivated by his masterful command of color.

Takao Iijima, better known by his artist name Ay-O, was born in Ibaraki prefecture in 1931. After he graduated from the Tokyo University of Education, Ay-O made a splash in Japan's art scene as part of the Demokrato Artists Association in the 1950s. Demokrato was an innovative group led by the surrealist artist Ei-Q to promote independence in the creation of art, it was a place without judgment or hierarchy where Ay-O could create freely. In 1958, Ay-O moved to New York, where he met the important figures of the Fluxus movement, such as the leader George Maciunas, Yoko Ono, and Nam June Paik. He collaborated with artists from various creative fields including painters, musicians, composers, writers and dancers to break the barriers between different art mediums.

Opening reception: 4 - 7pm, 20 June 2024 (Thursday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, Centra

Whitestone Gallery is delighted to present a group exhibition featuring Japanese artists Go Yayanagi (b. 1933), Nobuko Watabiki (b. 1958) and Miyako Terakura (b.1994). The exhibition will showcase a diverse range of artworks that highlight the unique talents and artistic expressions of fantasies of these three accomplished artists. Despite their individual styles and cultural backgrounds, one thing that these artists have in common is their embracement of boundaryless imagination. Through their innovative works, they invite viewers to delve into their whimsical narrative and engage with the world in an exceptional way.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, Central

Whitestone Gallery is delighted to present Ruins, a solo exhibition by esteemed Japanese artist Aruta Soup. The exhibition showcases the captivating artistic realm of Aruta Soup, where social commentary and self-reflection converge. His work radically addresses the contradictions and psychological struggles of modern society. The artist's visual lexicon – the bandage-looking Rabbit character named ZERO, who frequently appears as wounded but reviving, represents both inner struggles and optimism within the peculiar worldview of the artist.

Opening Reception: 4-7 pm, 25 March (Monday)
Artist Guided Tour: 5pm, 25 March (Monday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, Central

Whitestone Gallery Hong Kong is pleased to present a duo exhibition featuring the esteemed artist Tadaaki Kuwayama, who sadly passed away last summer, and his wife, artist Rakuko Naito, chronicling the exceptional artistic prowess they have honed through their decades-long careers. With a lapidary selection of works spanning from the 1960s to the present day, this exhibition opens a visual dialogue between Kuwayama's serialised art forms and Naito's exploration in neutral materials. In 1958, upon the artists' relocation to New York, Kuwayama and Naito created works to eschew the early Nihonga training (Japanese traditional painting) and the rave of Abstract Expressionism trend. Instead, they developed their own distinctive styles. Despite their individual trajectories, there remains a thematic similarity between them — a rejection of aesthetic conventions in favour of achieving a sense of nothingness.

Opening reception: 4 - 7pm, 27 January 2024 (Saturday)
Guided tour with art critic Cusson Cheng: 5pm, 27 January 2024 (Saturday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery is delighted to present Masters, a solo exhibition showcasing works by the esteemed artist Debbie Reda. The exhibition showcases Reda’s unique artistic vision, which draws inspiration from art history while infusing it with her distinctive humor and irony. Reda embarks on a journey through art history, paying homage to influential artists and artworks that have shaped her creative journey. With great reverence for those who have made significant contributions to the art world, Reda’s selection reflects her deep admiration for masters who have left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape. Visitors to the exhibition will experience a delightful fusion of classic art references and whimsical reinterpretations, as if stepping into a room filled with unexpected surprises. 

For Reda, the term “Masters” extends beyond the creators of masterpieces; it encompasses those who have taught invaluable lessons and provided guidance throughout her artistic journey. A master can be someone who offers wisdom, guidance, or advice that shapes one’s entire life. It includes those who find solace and harmony in nature and possess the ability to be at peace with themselves. Masters are individuals who radiate happiness and remind us of the beauty of simplicity. They are the ones who have left an indelible mark on us and whom we hold in high regard and admiration. Reda’s personal examples of masters include her mother, who encouraged her artistic expression from a young age by allowing her to freely paint the walls at home, and her grandfather, who nurtured her imagination through collaborative collage projects, even though his own interests leaned towards soccer players due to his admiration for Maradona. Reda’s personal journey as an artist is interwoven with her own experiences and the influence of those who have guided and inspired her. She acknowledges the significant impact of these mentors and their teachings.

Opening reception: 4 – 7pm, 30 November (Thursday)

Artist Guided Tour: 5pm, 30 November (Thursday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery is delighted to present Baby Blue, a solo exhibition showcasing works by the esteemed artist Sebastian Chaumeton. The exhibition showcases Chaumeton’s profound exploration of childhood memories and the essence of creativity. His multi-layered works address issues surrounding the oversaturation of information and images in modern society whilst also conveying a weariness about the consequences of technology’s rapid advancements.

Baby Blue delves into the depths of Sebastian Chaumeton’s personal journey of reconnecting with his childhood, seeking to rediscover forgotten aspects and unravel further understanding through his creative drive. Growing up, Chaumeton was often found with a pencil and paper, immersed in drawing for extended periods of time. The act of drawing brought him a sense of concentration, tranquility, and contentment. In this exhibition, he draws upon this innate connection with art to explore the fundamental question of “why” he creates. For Chaumeton, the answer to this question is ever-evolving, sometimes crystal clear, allowing him to dive headlong into his work, while at other times, the creative path requires playful exploration before the purpose comes into focus, and the foggy outlines of ideas transform into concise, calculated lines of communication. To Chaumeton, art is the means of conveying an idea—a channel through which he communicates with the world.

Opening reception: 4 – 7pm, 26 October (Thursday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery is honored to present Out Of My Cocoon, a group exhibition featuring the remarkable works of three acclaimed artists: Rebecca Bernau, Sachiko Kamiki, and Wu Shuang. While each artist possesses a unique artistic voice, they share a deep commitment to exploring the depths of human emotion, the intricate beauty of nature, and our intrinsic connection to the world around us. “Out of my cocoon” signifies different stages of artistic development, while also applicable to life and the spiritual maturation of mankind and personality. The cocoon symbolizes a place of retreat, as an observer that roams through life before pupation, perceiving the world through the filter of “glasses”. These glasses are shaped by inborn personalities and colored by the unique experiences of the individual. The cocoon phase can be seen as a period of mental digestion, characterized by rest and passivity. After spending time in the cocoon, the subject would have undergone rapid growth and transformation. Altogether, observation, cocooning, and production form a constant cycle. All phases are necessary for happiness and functionality.

Opening reception: 4 – 7pm, 21 September (Thursday)

Gallery address: 8/F, H Queen’s, Central

Whitestone Gallery is honored to present Action!, a duo exhibition showcasing works by two pivotal members of the remarkable avant-garde art collective Gutai Art Association: Shozo Shimamoto and Kazuo Shiraga. As Japan's first radical postwar artistic movement, the Gutai Art Association rejected tradition in favor of performative expression and physical engagement with a wide variety of techniques and materials, established a space for intercultural and interdisciplinary exchanges, and strived to raise the visibility and awareness of Japanese art in the international art scene.

By showcasing Shozo Shimamoto and Kazuo Shiraga in juxtaposition, the exhibition highlights the legacy of the Gutai spirit, tracing the thread of Action in the radical and poetic works of two postwar Japanese masters who exploited different mediums and created fresh art-historical dialogue through their innovative approaches to matter and individuation.

Opening Reception: 4 - 7pm, 24 August (Thursday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, Central

Whitestone Gallery is honored to present De/construct, a group exhibition showcasing works by three Asian artists: Tsuyoshi Maekawa, renowned second generation artist of the Japanese Gutai movement, Chinese abstract minimalist Wang Yi and Korean artist Soonik Kwon who captures the essence of time through art practice. Together the artists express their unique interpretations of life and Eastern philosophy, including the aura and energy of life. They deconstruct concepts and avant-garde ideas thus to diversify the way of reading a painting by carrying out unique experiments on artistic practice, gesture and materiality. 

Distinguished artist of the second generation of Gutai Art Association, Tsuyoshi Maekawa(b. 1936, Osaka), makes use of burlap as a signature medium throughout his career. Maekawa’s works have a strong tendency toward abstract expressionism and is known for his incredible use of materials. The artist uses a sewing machine and his hands to intentionally create wrinkles and textures of hemp and burlap canvas: experimentally twisting, cutting, tearing, and shaping the canvas, creating protrusions and void depth, results in unprecedented works that blurred the boundaries between sculpture and painting. His at-the-time innovative methodology encourages the exploration of materiality and abstract concepts. With simple yet powerful lines like tidal currents and vivid colourful tones, Maekawa’s practice reveals rich emotions and avant-garde ideas, opening a dialogue between the artist, viewers, artworks, and the spaces they inhabit, connecting gesture marking, spirit and his philosophy.

Wang Yi (b. 1991) seeks to combine slow and exquisite classical painting techniques, standardized production of industrial materials, modernist design and architectural paradigms to form abstract expressions that illustrate social mechanisms and natural elements. Wang Yi is one of the new generation of Chinese abstract artists. Many of them conceal political or social commentaries in their creations, but those critique and confrontation of the realistic context are rooted in their diverse abstract art language. Wang Yi’s works use symbolic structures, colors, shapes, and materials as a medium to explore the relationship between urban development, ideology, as well as history and nature that we are experiencing; and also to integrate it with China’s unique circumstances, social mechanisms and cultural phenomena and grow new inner meaning.

Korean contemporary artist Soonik Kwon (b. 1959, Seoul) extends the charm and spirit of the Dansaekhwa movement in Korea, tirelessly using minimal “Dots, Lines, and Planes” to study and meditate in his brushwork, depicting every moment ‘as is’ including its aura and energy. Soonik Kwon mixes fine soil with pigments and superimposes a variety of coloration on the canvas to present a bright and vibrant color field. The “Interstate” series shown in this exhibition incorporates the artist’s unique philosophical views towards the relationship and harmony between the accumulation of time and physical space. Presented through the repetition of minimalist gestures that move across the canvas like whispers, viewers are left with a space of silence and contemplation. The gradation of hue and texture changes with the accumulation of brushstrokes on the surface of the painting, indicating the flow of instant moments and the results of the artist’s research.

Opening reception: 4 – 7pm, 6 July (Thursday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery is thrilled to present the group exhibition Windows of the soul, featuring artworks by French artists Marion Flament, Jean Marie Haessle, Béchir Boussandel, and Baptiste Tavernier. Windows of the soul is a group exhibition exploring how artists see their mysterious, dream-like patterns defy the dichotomous cosmology, relaxing its tsemporal and spatial laws. It also gives a glimpse of the landscape of the current or a historical era. As the artists freely express what their hearts desire, dreams and imaginations in interwoven compositions of peculiar figures, bring out narratives of life that transcend time and space. Alongside realistic renditions came a new attempt at spiritual explorations. For the viewers, these creative productions are openings to dreams, to the essence of arts, in which the window becomes an artistic witness to the brutalities or beauties occurring in the world. The possibilities are furthered in current times as we increasingly explore the outlooks of the future through the window (screens).

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen's is honoured to present a solo exhibition of Japanese artist Kazuyuki Futagawa in Whitestone's gallery space in Hong Kong. Futagawa was born in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture in Japan. When he was in high school, he was determined to become a painter. After he graduated, he studied traditional Japanese painting at Kanazawa College of Art. He then went to Tokyo University of the Arts to do further research on Nihonga (Japanese painting) where he learned the essentials of painting natural landscapes, animals, and plants during which he encountered the art of various famous Japanese painting masters such as Kawai Gyokudō (1873–1957) and was inspired to explore the relationship between human beings and nature through his works.

Iwa-enogu (Mineral Pigment) is the key material Futagawa used in his work. Such paint has been employed in historical Japanese painting which is made from minerals that have been ground into powder form and are to be used with glue to adhere the pigment onto the painting surface. The paint becomes more vivid and dense as the layers build up, creating a sense of depth in the picture. The chroma of Futagawa's painting seems to be between realistic and dreamlike, like a piece of memory that has coalesced with the artist's inner being. Futagawa has spent years of practice acquiring the technique of using such material which requires high proficiency especially in delineating the details of a painting. Despite ​​the efforts, mineral pigment presents a unique colouration and glows like a diamond which truly embodies the beauty of the scenery and the artist's love for nature.

Opening reception: 4 – 7pm, 14 April Friday

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

During Hong Kong Arts Month, Whitestone Gallery is honored to present a collaboration of two prominent contemporary artists Etsu Egami and JY. In the midst of the pandemic, Egami ventured into her reading journey during social isolation. It has driven her to create a series of portraits of modern literary masters, and held a large-scale solo exhibition in GINZA SIX under the title “Star Time”. Egami was deeply impressed by the book “The Analects of Confucius and Abacus” written by modern Japanese entrepreneur Shibusawa Eiichi. Her attention shifted from modern times to the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States Periods in China. She believes the philosophies of the Hundred Schools of Thought that emerged in the chaotic times consistently have a profound message to the ones living in the present. While contemplating the philosophical literature, the artist reflects on the modern social structure and begins to make portrayals of the ancient Chinese philosophers. This exhibition presents a series of Etsu Egami’s symbolic portrait paintings. The paintings are characterized by bold and placid brushstrokes, as well as vivid and robust colors, capturing the essence of the Hundred Schools of Thoughts through the form composition. In consonance with the portraits, JY’s calligraphic works of the classic idioms are presented. The two open up a new space of thoughts and present a new art form.

Opening reception: 4 – 7pm, 17 March 

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen’s is honored to present ‘Ocean by My Left’, the first solo exhibition of Chinese artist Liu Ke in Whitestone’s gallery space in Hong Kong. This exhibition presents the artist’s symbolic line paintings, and a series of works that originates from the concept of ‘conflict’, presenting a spatial experience that exceeds abstractionism, coalescing concepts of philosophy, history and narrative quality.

‘Rationality’ and ‘interrelationship’ have been the fundamental components of Liu Ke’s artwork. In the limited space of the canvas, the artist observes the relationship between the dense vertical lines and the wide brushstrokes. The careful permutation of the elements creates tension between the entities as they press against each other in the picture, congregating a concentrated force in the narrow space between objects. Despite the rational substructure of the painting, the vortex-like brushstrokes and abstract symbols sometimes intrude into the pictures, breaking the rigidity of the compositions. For the artist, this is an act of confronting rationality.

Opening reception: 5 – 8pm, 11 January (Wednesday)

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen's is honored to present the duo exhibition of artists Morita Manabu by WOOD and Yuyelai at Whitestone's gallery space in Hong Kong. With the cutting edge and forceful narration of the former, and the organic and mellow tone of the latter, the two artists of the new generation opened up a new conversation and demonstrated a newborn geometry, bringing imagination and vitality to the viewers.

Morita Manabu by WOOD (b.1986) depicts a virtual world with playful styles and street art's sense of velocity that give the viewers a feeling of freedom. With variety in multi-layered media, his canvas works attract the viewers with a Neo-futurism aesthetic by evoking layers in the animation production process. His stereoscopic metallic work looks as if the moment of birth were scooped out by a sharp-edged tool, emitting a swinging time-axis. The artist reconsiders and contemplates human emotions and values by observing the world from the eyes of the only resident in his imaginary universe, an artificial intelligence called NEO, and his adventure in solitude. The cartoon-like interpretation is inspired by his enormous consumption of animations and manga (Japanese comics) from his childhood. The world of Morita is impressive for its freedom from the confines of the medium, which reflects his exquisite freestyle of life. From street cultural brands like NIKE and atmos to luxury brands like MONCLER and Rolls-Royce, his art has substantially impacted various fields of audiences and received greater attention as an artist in the years to come.

Yuyelai (b.1999) started her artistic journey from the intrinsic ‘animal nature’ in humankind. Her magnificent interpretation of the world named ‘Human in Animal’ has interrogated humans' ‘raison d'être’ ’(reason for existence) by deconstructing their existing position. Her paintings share the theme of ‘animality inside humans’ and illustrate ephemeral imaginary landscapes where humans and animals meet and interact. Yuyelai irresistibly longs for the state before humans have endowed humanity. Her gaze is pouring into the very moment of the birth of human beings, questioning their original state and true nature before being baptized by the name of ‘society’. The artist has been practicing calligraphy and seal carving since a young age and that contributed to the adaptation of traditional Chinese ink-like fluid lines and watermarks in her works. The recurring rain-dripping layers on the canvas externalize Yuyelai's aloof, poetic, rhapsodical expression, which incessantly brings the audience a feeling of undiscovered nostalgia.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen's is honoured to present Lustre of Hope, the first solo exhibition of Chinese artist Jiang Miao in Whitestone's gallery space in Hong Kong. In this exhibition, oil paintings, prints and carving works from her 'Life' series are presented. It also showcases the latest creations from the artist which reveal her continuous exploration of the philosophy of life, presenting her ingenious paintings, and bringing a journey of reflection and inspiration to the audience.

Born in 1981 in Jilin, China, after graduating from the China Central Academy of Fine Arts with a masters degree in Prints and Multiples, Jiang Miao continued to pursue her career as an artist. Art has been her nature since a very young age. She strived to achieve mastery in the academy. Years of endeavour, multiple breakthroughs have forged her distinctive technique and artistic expression. She delved into the traditional Chinese philosophy, and quest the intangible and mystical power of the universe through the making process of her artworks where she wanders in her inner landscape to search for the answer to the ultimate truth of life. Under her carving works hide dozens of layers of colours. Each layer captures the artist's expression of the light of life and colours she felt from the powerful sun. Her ingenious carving techniques and composition connote the strata of energy, engineering a sacred life whorl from the higher world. Her works from various series seem discrete and at the same time relevant to the same cosmic space.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery Hong Kong is proud to present the group exhibition “Whirlwind: Informel to Gutai”, featuring the significant names in the trajectory of Japanese contemporary art, including Toshimitsu Imai, Hisao Domoto, Atsuko Tanaka and Yuko Nasaka. The exhibition showcases a rich selection of artworks that defines the era of liberation and pioneer art approach of the post-war period. These artists questioned the conventional rules and embraced individuality, bringing a new wind to the history of contemporary art.

In the post-war period, art individuals began to challenge art norms and the controlled traditional art gestures. Art Informel is an art movement from the 1940s to 1950s first started in France. It purses the spontaneity and freedom in art expression and experiments with surrealistic approach. Toshimitsu Imai and Hisao Domoto, who at that time based in France, are the Japanese members of the art group. Imai, known for his use of organic colors and explosive brushworks, retains the Japanese aesthetic in his works that captures nature and art in tandem. Domoto garnered much attention due to his Abstractionist flair using thick oil paint with swirling dynamic forms in composition and intuitive properties. The two artists brought the idea of Art Informel to Japan in 1953 which created the Informel whirlwind that was to take over in the Japanese art scene. This also underpinned the rise of Gutai.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen’s is thrilled to present a group exhibition “Contrasting Confluences”, featuring French artists Clément Denis and Fabien Verschaere, and Japanese artist Karen Shiozawa, as an associated project of the 30th French May Arts Festival. The exhibition showcases a selection of acrylic, oil and watercolor works, spanning a variety of approaches from abstraction to figuration, each offers nuanced ways of looking at, interpreting, and representing the world, while exploring values of symbols and identities of individuals.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen’s is honored to present “The Dust of a Long Journey'', the first solo exhibition of Chinese artist Chen Yingjie in Whitestone’s Hong Kong space. The exhibition comprehensively showcases the artist’s creative context and development in recent years, especially the philosophical thinking and new attempts of painting revealed in "Gravity" and "Shangri-La" series. In the unprecedented pandemic times, Chen contemplates the dialectical relationship between man and nature, ecology and civilization, as well as self and other. The artist attempts to explore the eternal tension between artist and art through his action paintings incorporating abstract and figurative components, and rediscover the position of the individual spirits and regional cultures in the ever-changing world.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen’s is delighted to present “The Light of Nature ”, a solo exhibition of young Chinese artist Wu Shuang. The exhibition shows vibrant works by the artist made between 2019 and 2021. Wu is an Abstract Expressionist painter renowned for her use of strong contrasting colours and surreal images. The exhibition features predominantly Wu’s works produced during the lockdown. In the artist’s own words: “the pandemic has helped me live a more deliberate and creative life, art is the answer”. Centered on human beings and inspired by nature, Wu’s paintings allude to the search for freedom and meaning in life. During her early practice, Wu found the colours used in screen printing excessively flat and monotonous, and started employing fluorescent colours to enrich the surface and the texture of the medium. She continued to use luminous pigment on canvas in her later practice, and the audacious colour combinations became emblematic of her work. The artist also demonstrates a strong control of compositional elements, depicting powerful images that seem contradicting yet harmonious.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen’s is delighted to present “Intermixture Vol.3”, a sequel to Intermixture and Intermixture Vol.2 in 2017 and 2021 respectively. Featured in the exhibition are artists Katsuyoshi Inokuma, Ahhi Choi, Masuyaki Tsubota. Intermixture Vol. 3 continues to demonstrate the ideas and concepts of the previous Intermixture exhibitions; these four artists are letting materials and textures, colors and forms work together to create unprecedented expressions, and blurring the boundaries between paintings and sculptures.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen’s is delighted to present  “Kazuharu Hanada: Pirka．Northland”, a solo exhibition by Japanese abstract artist Kazuharu Hanada (1946-2017). Composed of geometric lines and figures, the artist’s first solo exhibition in Hong Kong brings not only rich lyricism and clear visual effect, but also the refreshing scenery of Hokkaido, the birthplace of Hanada.

In Kazuharu Hanada’s words, “Paintings composed with a theme of relations between emotion and recognition, utilizing geometric lines and shapes.” In 1965 he entered the Oil Painting Department of the Tokyo University of the Arts, and began his academic activities in Tokyo. As a postgraduate student he pursued art further in a class taught by Ryohei Koiso, and observing his work from that time it is clear that he was experimenting in various forms of modern art. From pre-war styles such as Fauvism, Cubism and Surrealism, to post-war abstract expressionism, works from “Row of Poplar Trees”(1961-1964) to “Untitled”(1969) have shown the process of approach establishment on abstract scenery painting. 

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, Central

Whitestone Gallery is delighted to present “We can always talk here”, a solo exhibition showcasing works by Kohei Kyomori.

The exhibition features the “FLOWING” (2021) series, based on the Japanese concept called ‘Kacho-Fugetsu’ (花鳥風月)― the artistic pursuit that involves the beauties of nature.

The foundation of Kyohei Kyomori’s world is the relentless exploration and reinterpretation of the decorative arts from all over the world. He has continued to interpret and redefine the history of decorative arts and express the stories in graphic forms. In his first solo show at Whitestone, Kyomori is presenting not only new works and installations from his recent series, but also participatory works as a new approach. All works are an attempt to introduce new contexts into contemporary art.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, Central

Whitestone Gallery H Queen’s is delighted to present “Space and Memory,” a group exhibition showcasing works by three local emerging artists — Kwong San Tang, Szelit Cheung, and Tap Chan — as part of the HKAGA Summer Programme.

The concept of space has been fundamental to shaping our lived experiences and widely explored by artists and writers across time; from Gaston Bachelard’s monumental work that changed our thoughts and memories of domestic spheres; to Michel Foucault’s heterotopias which refer to  ‘places outside of all places’;  to the Light and Space movement’s rigorous investigation of perceptual phenomena  in the 1960s and 1970s. Similarly, these three Hong Kong artists investigate the ways in which spaces are represented, perceived, and imagined in relation to identities, dreams, and memories, opening up gateways for reflection and contemplation.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery Hong Kong is pleased to present “Ichigo ichie”, a solo exhibition of Egami Etsu. The title of this collection of paintings, loosely translates (from Japanese to English) from a spiritual dictum to accept the transience of life to the more colloquial “Once in a Lifetime.”

In Japanese, this phrase is as deep as Zen Buddhism, elevating appreciation of the fleeting moment to the ideal approach to life. In English, Once in A Lifetime is the theme of a rock band’s anthem, as singer David Byrne of Talking Heads repeatedly asks, “Is this not my beautiful house? Is this not my beautiful wife? How did I get here?” The difference between the tone of each language is a perfect example of the mistranslation, miscommunication and misunderstanding that this artist has been exploring since school, or perhaps throughout her life.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery Hong Kong is pleased to present I AM LIKE YOU, the solo exhibition of French artist and sculptor Sylvestre Gauvrit (b. 1977). Graduated from the Accademia Belle Arti of Carrara and apprenticed in various institutional art studios in Pietrasanta, Italy, where Gauvrit mastered his technique of carving marble, the show includes the artist’s most recent works in feminine shapes and choreographic forms, as well as never-before-seen sketches.

Gallery address: 7-8/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Whitestone Gallery is honoured to present Nature Cult, American artist Donald Moffett’s first solo exhibition in Asia. The exhibition highlights the artist’s ongoing investigation into resin work and its relation to the emblematic biology and astronomy.

Gallery address: 8/F H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central