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Alexandra Hon
Born 1989 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Alexandra Hon’s aspiration of becoming an artist was seeded at the age of 12 when she took an interest in oil painting upon frequently visiting an Artist Village in the city. This spurred her to forge ahead in studying art after finishing high school, receiving her Diploma in Fine Art from the Malaysian Institute of Art.
In 2010, Alexandra took a big step in studying overseas in London, United Kingdom, and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Painting from Wimbledon College of Art within two years, then continuing on with her studies by taking on Wimbledon’s MFA Fine Art course.
Over the years, Alexandra’s art practice constantly evolves with multidisciplinary approaches, leading to works comprising of paintings, wood carvings, installation works and sculptures, shown in various exhibitions both in Malaysia and London.
Her various bodies of work focus on the complexities and conundrums of human interpersonal relationships, exploring the emotions of social interconnectivities, between individuals and within families, or on a larger scale looking at society as a whole.
Education
MFA Fine Art, Wimbledon College of Art, University of the Arts London, London
BA Fine Art: Painting, Wimbledon College of Art, University of the Arts London, London
Diploma in Fine Art, Malaysian Institute of Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Awards
2016
Shortlisted, UOB Painting of the Year Award
2014
Finalist for REACH – Art For Youth London Diversity Visual Art Prize
Shortlisted, Art Graduates Prize, Works In Print / Herbert Smith Freehills
2011
Shortlisted, Bar-Tur Photography Award 2011
Group Exhibitions
2017
Young Art Taipei 2017, Sheraton Grande Taipei Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan (with Artemis Art)
7th Anniversary Show, G13 Gallery, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
2016
ARTAID16 – Love For Sale, White Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
♀, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Youngsters, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Young & New VI, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2015
Young & Blooming, ChinaHouse, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
2014
Art Graduates Prize, Herbert Smith Freehills, London
MFA Degree Show, Wimbledon College of Arts, London
Here We Come, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Disrupted, Crypt Gallery, London
Sneakers Clash (wall-painting battle sponsored by Converse), Archway Underground Station, London
2013
Encompass: 2nd RAW London Showcase, Proud Camden, London
Threads, The Rag Factory, Brick Lane, London
CHAIN Re:ACTION, Menier Gallery, London
MFA Fine Art Pop-Up Show @ Russell Space, Russell Photo Imaging Office Building, Wimbledon College of Art, London
2012
BA Degree Show 2012, Wimbledon College of Art, London
10 out of 10, Vyner Street Gallery, London
2010
Luxury, Wimbledon College of Art, London
2009
Fine Art Diploma Exhibition, Malaysian Institute of Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2008
Project Exposure 153, Malaysian Institute of Art (Jalan Ampang Building), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Division, Findars Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Find Arts, THEY Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In The Media / Publications
2016
“Painting Through Longing” – Born In Malaysia, November 21 2016
“Love for sale” – The Star (Star 2 section), November 6 2016
“Celebrating ‘love’ at its core, the ‘Love for Sale’ themed ARTAID16 exhibition continues to raise awareness and funds for women’s HIV health programmes under the Malaysian AIDS Foundation” – The Malaysian AIDS Foundation website, November 1 2016
“Pelukis jayakan pameran untuk wanita HIV” – Malaysiakini (Malay section), November 1 2016
2015
“Inside the Box” – Artspan, April 2015
2014
Artist Feature, Dreamcatcher magazine, October 2014
“Art Graduates Prize 2014 Shortlist Announced” – Works In Print, September 3 2014
“Here We Come” – Art KL-itique, June 30 2014
2013
“CONTINUITY” 1967-2013, MIA Alumni Art Creations Catalogue
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