Walter Kwong
Chessboard for Agreement. oil on canvas. 70 X 70 centimeters. 2019.
As a former journalist, KWONG Kwok Wai, Walter changed paths to become a painter at the same time that Hong Kong changed from being a British colony to returning to Chinese sovereignty. His artwork is about time, memories, and individuals’ relationship with their political environment. In 2018, he quit his job as an Executive Producer from a TV broadcaster in order to fully devote his enthusiasm to the pursuit of art. His work has been featured in exhibitions, publications, and galleries.
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