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Hong Kong Cool

First exhibited at Indian Orchard Mills in May 2019, Hong Kong Cool is a collection of abstract paintings inspired by my first impressions of a city that would soon become home.

Expressive gestures, vibrant colors, and flowing forms capture the energy, landscapes, and atmosphere of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Cool is a series of abstract paintings inspired by a visit to Hong Kong before our move there.

Drawing on the city's vibrant colors, bustling neighborhoods, dramatic landscapes, and extraordinary energy, these works capture my first impressions through expressive gestures, flowing forms, and layers of saturated color.

Rather than depicting specific locations literally, the paintings evoke the atmosphere and excitement of discovering a city that would soon become home.

Hong Kong Cool was exhibited during the May 2019 Open Studios at Indian Orchard Mills in Western Massachusetts.

The installation brought the Hong Kong-inspired paintings together within my studio, alongside other collections of abstract paintings, pop portraits, and mixed-media works.

The photographs below document the exhibition and offer a glimpse into the creative environment of my Indian Orchard Mills studio, where different styles, influences, and bodies of work came together.