"In my new series of paintings, I remain faithful to my interest in observing human activities in the metropolitan city life and my fascination in the silhouette of the human figures.
Compared to my previous collection, Still Frames, where figures are distributed evenly across the canvas like a pattern; the people in my new works have shrunk in size, yet ironically, have more details. The introduction of shadows further enhanced the reality of space, light and time.
Based mainly on photographs, sometimes I paint what’s there, and at other times I choreograph the picture. Appear to be floating liberally on the canvas, every single figure is carefully positioned. Just like composing a piece of music, with notations hanging across the lines, creating enchanting melodies, conversing with the spectators.
I want viewers to appreciate the paintings initially through the activity of looking, without interpretation. Stand afar and squint your eyes, get a feel of the picture through its colours and composition, enjoy the poetic movement of the crowds, then gradually drawn to the details of the figures.
Some walking aimlessly on their own, some standing in deep thoughts; Some being dragged along in the flow, some taking a break to ponder; Some waiting for their long lost friends; some sharing a moment with their long found love…
There are so much details you could look at them forever and never quite see everything. With your eyes slowly following the diminishing perspectives, suddenly comes the smell of oil paint… before you realize, your nose will be touching the canvas."
- Stephanie Ho
About the Artist
Born in Hong Kong in 1979, I began my training in oil painting at the age of 11. With a great passion in fine art and culture, I chose to pursue my career in the arts sector after graduating from the London School of Economics in 2001. In proceeding years, I received further training in fine art and arts management, gaining an all-rounded experience of the art industry. Currently living in London, working as a painter full-time since 2007.
Born in Hong Kong in 1979, I began my training in oil painting at the age of 11. With a great passion in fine art and culture, I chose to pursue my career in the arts sector after graduating from the London School of Economics in 2001. In proceeding years, I received further training in fine art and arts management, gaining an all-rounded experience of the art industry. Currently living in London, working as a painter full-time since 2007.
