ABOUT KWAN

Kwan is an artist and experienced artisan from Hong Kong who specializes in breaking boundaries between traditional art forms. Her work explores the boundaries of glass and metal through innovative techniques and physical installations. Beyond purely artistic exhibitions, Kwan also works like an artichoke: she creates functional glass pieces and limited production items that merge artistic vision with craftsmanship, making her work accessible to all.

With a master's degree in Glass Art and Science from VICARTE and over a decade of experience pushing the limits of material expression, Kwan's work has been exhibited internationally at various galleries and institutions. In 2020, she founded Soekjing Studio, where she continues to expand her creative practice through both artistic and functional works.

ARTIST STATEMENT

"My work explores the relationship between material and environment. Through various glass techniques—modeling, molding, and manipulating—I create objects that reflect the tension between internal vision and external reality. Glass allows me to push boundaries while maintaining a connection to traditional craft."

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

  • 2019 Master of Glass Art and Science, VICARTE, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal
  • 2015 BA in Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2020-Present Studio Owner, Soekjing Studio
  • 2019 Part-time lecturer of glass blowing, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
  • 2019 Glass studio tutor, Glazden glass studio, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

EXHIBITIONS

  • 2019 Solo exhibition: Pause, Capela- Faculdade de Belas Artes da Ulisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
  • 2019 Eposição Internacional VICARTE: Nascido de Chama. Galeria de Arte Imargem, Almada, Portugal
  • 2018 FHKDA's Member Exhibition and Design Showcase, Shenzhen, China
  • 2018 Exposição Internacional VICARTE: Investigating Art Making, Galeria de Arte Imargem, Almada, Portugal
  • 2017 Glass Resonance 琉嚮, Macau Polytechnic Institute, Macau
  • 2017 Aura Festival, Sintra, Portugal
  • 2017 VICREATORS-Reflection on Glass Art and Science, FCT-NOVA, Portugal
  • 2017 IMARGEM, Associação de artistas plásticos do concelho de almada, Portugal
  • 2017 The 6th Artists in the Neighbourhood Scheme- 9x9, 1a space, Hong Kong
  • 2016 SHIFT: AVA 10th Anniversary Exhibition, HKBU Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong
  • 2015 "Torsosexual" Exhibition 胴是天涯淪落人, HKBU Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong
  • 2015 "That guy" Exhibition, HKBU Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong
  • 2015 Fresh Trend 2015 Art Graduates Joint Exhibition, HK City Hall, Hong Kong
  • 2015 "Why Jewellery" Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition, Australia WEBB Gallery, Australia
  • 2015 "Why Jewellery" Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition, HKBU Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong
  • 2015 Graduation Show, HKBU AVA, Hong Kong
  • 2014 Hsin-Chu Glass Festival 新竹玻璃藝術節, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
  • 2014 No Wonder Wandering Exhibition 琉璃浪蕩, HKBU Library, Hong Kong

AWARDS

  • 2018 The Glass Prize (Open glass artists), Warm glass UK
  • 2015 Art Beatus Gallery Art Award 精藝軒畫廊藝術獎

PUBLICATIONS

  • 2017 GASnews Summer 2017 Volume 28, Glass Art Society