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<< 4. Sharmaine Kwan
We leave the States for Hong Kong, the home of Kwan, who works in different artistic mediums — from painting to new media art and large installations — and designs quite stunning neon pieces friendly for the home as well. "Neon signs have long been an iconic part of Hong Kong's visual landscape holding cultural significance," says the artist. "Growing up in the city, I have always been captured and inspired by its unique aura and feel deeply connected to it."
The multi-award-winning artist, whose work has been exhibited in many countries, first started using neon elements in her paintings, before adding "different types of neon light to create artworks from smaller pieces to large public installations."
"I work with neon instead of other types of media when I feel it would bring out and complete the piece with its own distinctive quality," says Kwan. "With a strong presence that captures attention and bathes its surroundings in a soft glow, it allows the artwork to become fully alive and express itself." >>
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