Cary Kwok
Encyclopedia
Cary Kwok 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, Tate Britain
, White Columns
, Nasu Taro, Opening Ceremony and Hard Hat.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
born London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
based artist who specialises in fine detailed blue biro
Biro
Bíró is a Hungarian surname meaning "judge", and may refer to:* A brand of ballpoint pen. In British English the word "biro" is often used as a generic term for any ballpoint pen.* László Bíró, the inventor of the ballpoint pen....
(ball point pen) drawings.
Kwok attended a footwear
Footwear
Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet, for fashion, protection against the environment, and adornment. Being barefoot is commonly associated with poverty, but some cultures chose not to wear footwear at least in some situations....
course in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
where he learned his shoe making skills before moving to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
to further his studies. He spent six years at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design is a constituent college of the University of the Arts London. The school has an outstanding international reputation, and is considered one of the world's leading art and design institutions...
studying fashion
Fashion
Fashion, a general term for a currently popular style or practice, especially in clothing, foot wear, or accessories. Fashion references to anything that is the current trend in look and dress up of a person...
at BA (Hons) and MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
levels, graduating in 2001 with an Master of Arts (postgraduate)
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Fashion Design
Fashion design
Fashion design is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social latitudes, and has varied over time and place. Fashion designers work in a number of ways in designing clothing and accessories....
: 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
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and has exhibited internationally in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Miami, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Zurich
Zürich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
and Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
with galleries such as Herald St, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
Emmanuel Perrotin
Emmanuel Perrotin , is a French art dealer specialized in modern art. He owns the chain of art galleries, with two in Paris and one in Miami.-Life and career:...
, Hauser & Wirth
Hauser & Wirth
Hauser & Wirth is one of the world's leading contemporary art galleries. In addition to representing over 40 established and emerging artists, the gallery represents the estates of Eva Hesse, Allan Kaprow, Lee Lozano, Jason Rhoades, Dieter Roth and André Thomkins, as well as the Henry Moore Family...
, FLAG Art Foundation, Tate Britain
Tate Britain
Tate Britain is an art gallery situated on Millbank in London, and part of the Tate gallery network in Britain, with Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives. It is the oldest gallery in the network, opening in 1897. It houses a substantial collection of the works of J. M. W. Turner.-History:It...
, White Columns
White Columns
White Columns is New York City’s oldest alternative non-profit space and one of its most prestigious. White Columns is known as a show case for up and coming artists....
, Nasu Taro, Opening Ceremony and Hard Hat.
External links
- Cary Kwok, Herald St London http://www.heraldst.com/artists/kwok/0409kwok/kwok.html
- Cary Kwok Desire 2009, Herald St London http://www.heraldst.com/exhibitions/exkwok/0509/exhibkwok.html
- Cary Kwok, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin http://www.galerieperrotin.com/artiste-Cary_Kwok-44.html
- Cary Kwok 2007, Herald St London http://www.heraldst.com/exhibitions/exkwok/0307/exhibkwok.html