Wong Wing Tong
王永棠
Wong Wing Tong (b. 1983, Hong Kong)
Wong Wing Tong studied Fine Art at RMIT University (co-presented with HK Art School). Influenced by Hong Kong’s renowned avant-garde Hong Kong artist Frog King as his mentor, Wong is always strongly and creatively expressive in applying a wide range of medium in art from paintings to sculpture, from installation to performance. He has a natural instinct and talent in using materials on top of his traditional well-trained techniques. In 2011 he was assisting Frog King as an artist assistant at Venice Biennial, and gained valuable art practice experience.
Wong has participated in many group exhibitions in Hong Kong and China, his paintings and sculptural work were exhibited at Sin Sin Fine Art since 2011, and more recently a group show at Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre in 2014. He has also participated in varies stage installation and mural painting art projects in the past.
Currently working as a community artist in Hong Kong, he collaborates with many local residents, independent artists and organizations, and contributes to local society, traditional crafts and culture. He is a passionate and devoted artist who has a strong sense of belonging to his home city.