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Alexandra Hon

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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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