WONG FUNG
Artist Statement
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Emotions are one of the key concepts in my works that derive from personal experiences as I feel that emotions play a huge role in the human condition. By expressing emotions in my work using painting or drawing, the subject matters would be surrealistic that have both human and animal elements, where I want my viewers to relate and empathize. I would exaggerate the subject matter’s features to intensify the emotions that I am trying to express with my audience, such as anxiety or pain. Some of my artistic inspirations would be Robert Mapplethorpe and Ren Hang as they portray sexuality and nudity in their works, which make them controversial and confrontational. They have given me new insight to my artistic development such as censorship and the exploration of the human body. I personally view my art as being in the contemporary period, as the development and expression through my work is more relevant to the contemporary context.
Artist Biography
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Wong Fung is a Singaporean based practicing artist that creates works of art that show the personal and intimate moments. She works primarily in a range of traditional mediums, such as oils or graphite. The style she works in is usually a combination of realism and surrealism, with elements that are inspired from tattoo designs, such as Don Ed Hardy. The common themes that are depicted in her work are usually autobiographical, where she would describe her state of emotions based on the experiences or thoughts encountered. Wong Fung is currently studying a Diploma in Fine Art at Nanyang Academy of Fine Art.