Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program Development in Japan and HK

Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program development in Japan  copyright reserved Introduction Artist-in-Residence (AIR) is a program which aims to support the creative activities of overseas artists by providing opportunities for them to stay and work outside their countries or regions for a certain period of time while providing opportunities of exchange activities in the host community/residence. There are thousands of AIR organizations around the world. With a longer … Continue reading Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program Development in Japan and HK

LINE ON BOARD, Exhibition in 3331 Art Chiyoda, Chiyoda, Tokyo 17-20 Oct 2016

本展では、東京の道から回収した段ボールを再利用し、コンセプチュアルなアプローチと物質的にラインを描きだすことを通し平面的な素材を彫刻化させました。作品のテーマとした「ライン」は、時間や生命、そしてアートそのもののように無限に流れるのでしょう。 This exhibition focuses on lines. Time and the journey of life itself is a line. I try to capture the moments when people are basking in sunset, enjoying their life or even grasping a fleeting image. I always like to experiment with new materials while exploring opportunities to create works with greater artistic impacts than ordinary paintings on canvas. In this exhibition, I use cardboard collected from the streets during my stay in Japan and put lines in them, both physically and conceptually. These paintings and sculptures made of … Continue reading LINE ON BOARD, Exhibition in 3331 Art Chiyoda, Chiyoda, Tokyo 17-20 Oct 2016

Long Diary, drawing and collage on canvas, 400cm x 100cm, 2016

I have created this expansive canvas piece to reflect my vivid memories of my residency in Tokyo, which took place from mid-July to the end of August in 2016. It encompasses various aspects such as my sightseeing adventures, architectural wonders, iconic landmarks, and even my beloved Japanese cartoons. To add depth and diversity to the artwork, I extended an invitation to Japanese children and fellow … Continue reading Long Diary, drawing and collage on canvas, 400cm x 100cm, 2016

The Art of Impermanence, Exhibition @AIR 3331, Tokyo, 30/07-01/08, 2016

The exhibition featured painting with mixed media on wood board, wire sculpture, photos and installation. Samues Leung’s residency at 3331 Arts Chiyoda, Tokyo will be kicked off by his debut solo exhibition from July 30 to August 1, and concluded with a second exhibition in October, 2016. Samues will expand his MFA research project by conducting local research and artwork production. He will use experiences … Continue reading The Art of Impermanence, Exhibition @AIR 3331, Tokyo, 30/07-01/08, 2016