Introduction
“Ceramic is a touchable art form for me where I infuse my works with imagination. I trust my abilities and whatsoever that the materials tell me. I am an artist.”
- Fong Fong
Subsequent to illness, Fong Fong gradually lost her hearing and visual abilities. Images became vague and lines distorted, making it difficult for her to distinguish colours. She first came across the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADAHK) in 2010 in a “Barrier Free Community” event held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Fong Fong started learning arts in 2011 upon joining the “Training for Artists with Disabilities” programme held at the Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Studio by ADAHK under “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant - Inclusive Arts Project”. She has been enriching her artistic skills and capabilities in the last three years by participating in various workshops such as Ceramic Art Workshop, Paper Craft Workshop, Porcelain Art Workshop, Acrylic Painting Workshop, Glass Workshop, Ceramic Throwing Workshop, Pinhole Camera Workshop and Sand Painting Workshop.
Awards
2015
Second Prize, Pottery Competition, “The 9th Hong Kong Abilympics”, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Merit Prize, Paper Craft Competition, “The 9th Hong Kong Abilympics”, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
2011
The 1st runner-up, Cookies Bakery Competition, “The 8th Hong Kong Abilympics”, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Silver Award, “Volunteer Development Service Award”, The Hong Kong Society for the Blind
Experiences
2015
“Junction of Art - Community Inclusion Project” Community Exhibition and Sharing, Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADA)
“Hong Kong Flower Show 2015” (Representative of ADA), Leisure and Cultural Services Department
“A Bit More Than Arts Festival Exhibition 2014”, ADA
2014
“Junction of Art - Community Inclusion Project: Face Painting Workshop”, ADA
“Hong Kong Flower Show 2014 ” (Representative of ADA), Leisure and Cultural Services Department
“Cross All Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2014” Finalist, ADA
“MTR Community Art Gallery”, Representative of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind- Resource Centre for the Deaf-blind
2013
“Hong Kong North District Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish Show 2013” Exhibition booth competition, (Ceramic artwork representative of ADA), North District Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish Show
“Hidden Treasures Exhibition 2013”, Like Live Share Art (LLS)
Sand Painting Performance, “A Bit More Than Arts Festival 2013”, ADA
“Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Programme: Training for Artists with Disabilities –Sand Painting Workshop”, ADA
2012
“Let Them Shine Floral Competition” Non-Fresh Flower Decoration Group, Representative of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind - Resource Centre for the Deaf-blind, The Social Welfare Department Marketing Consultancy Office (Rehabilitation)
“Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Programme: Training for Artists with Disabilities –Pinhole Camera Workshop”, ADA
“Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Programme: Training for Artists with Disabilities –Porcelain Art Workshop”, ADA
“Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Programme: Training for Artists with Disabilities –Ceramic Throwing Workshop”, ADA
“Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Programme: Training for Artists with Disabilities –Acrylic Painting Workshop”, ADA
2011
“Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Programme: Training for Artists with Disabilities –Ceramic Art Workshop”, ADA
“Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Programme: Training for Artists with Disabilities –Paper Craft Workshop”, ADA
Links
Media Coverage
2013 / 7 / 12
2012 / 11 / 26
【Cable TV】Little Things Big Significance: The new world of touch extension (Chinese version only)
2012 / 10 / 29
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