Introduction
Gao Yunwen (Koko), who developed strong interest in art under the influence of her elder brother during childhood, never ceases her passion for art despite the fact that she is spastic and cannot coordinate her hands from time to time. She started learning ceramics in 1999, and began to focus on painting since 2005. KoKo is good at delicately depicting the landscape, especially capturing the ever-changing colours of the sky and the water surfaces. She established her own gallery named “Feel” in 2007, introducing the idea that “painters should feel and reflect the meanings of the paintings, and so should the viewers”.
Koko hopes to use painting as a communication platform in the future to encourage people with disabilities to face challenges positively and live a fulfilling life.
Experience
2014
“Creativity to Independence” Painting Workshop (110 hours) Joint Exhibition, Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADA)
“Life on Canvas: Artist with disabilities Koko’s Pictorial Biography”, published by One Fine Day Production
Painting display at Le Prabelle Hotel, Hong Kong PHAB Association
2013
“Festival of Inclusive Arts 2013”, Inclusive Arts Exhibition, ADA
2011
Painting printed on wall of Jockey Club PHAB Fitness Centre, Hong Kong PHAB Association
“Tough It Out” Exhibition, Hong Kong
2010
Painting work conference and public demonstration, Kubrick
2009
Artstall@JCCAC, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre
2008
Painting printed on the book cover of “Heritage Accessible Travel Guide”, presented by Hong Kong PHAB Association, organised by Joint Network
2007
Founder, “Feel Gallery”
Links
Media Coverage
2011 / 11 / 13
【Apple Daily】Rugged art road (Chinese version only)
2010 / 2 / 1
【Ta Kung Pao】Girl with disabilities: ‘paint’ a wonderful life (Chinese version only)
2009 / 7 / 12
【Apple Daily】Life Warrior: Fight adversity, show the talent (Chinese version only)
