Author: Roselina Hung
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Press: The Georgia Straight
My upcoming solo exhibition Of Myth and Men, at Initial Gallery, has been mentioned in the June 12, 2014 edition of The Georgia Straight. Highlighted in the Arts section as a must-see event in the Summer in the City issue, Janet Smith writes, “We can’t wait to see rising Vancouver painter Roselina Hung’s Of Myth and Men show at the…
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Press: Inside Vancouver
Inside Vancouver’s Shawn Conner has written about my exhibition Of Myth and Men, which opens next Thursday, June 19th, at Initial Gallery. Conner writes, “For her new series Of Myth and Men, [Roselina Hung] draws on her own personal history by inserting herself into scenes evoking Greek myth and even the Old Testament. Joining Hung in the paintings are other…
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Of Myth and Men
Of Myth and Men is both a visually and thematically collage-like series of oil paintings. I mix art-historical images from Greek and Old Testament myths with romantic, familial and platonic relationships from my own life. I have chosen to work with popular myths that I personally identify with but that have also been repeatedly painted throughout history. A…
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Press: University of the Arts London – Canada
I was interviewed by the University of Arts London – Canada Office as a former student of Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design. Charlotte Phillips of UAL Canada visited me in my studio and interviewed me about my work and experiences in London. The full interview can be read on here: Portrait of…
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Studio Visit: Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver
I will be holding an open studio and artist talk with the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver (CASV). This is a CASV members only event. For more information on CASV and this event, please visit their website. The Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1977 to promote an appreciation and…
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Exhibition: Small is Beautiful XXXI
I will be showing a recent painting from my Of Myth and Men series as part of Small is Beautiful XXXI: Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow & Blue at Flowers Gallery Kingsland Road in London, UK. This is the thirty first edition of the gallery’s annual end-of-year exhibition, in which a group of artists are invited to exhibit work not exceeding…
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Press: Vancouver Magazine
My painting, Mom & Dad 4, is featured in November’s issue of Vancouver Magazine. As part of the Personal Space series, the article “A Life Reframed” is about Frank and Liz Malinka, who are photographed mimicking my painting in the background. A series of photos in the two page spread show a selection of their local and international…
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Art Fair: Toronto International Art Fair 2013
I will be showing a small collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture with Wil Aballe Art Projects at this year’s Toronto International Art Fair. Founded in 2000, Art Toronto: Toronto International Art Fair is Canada’s only modern and contemporary fine art fair. Art Toronto will showcase over 110 galleries representing 13 countries. For more information…
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Press: Vancouver Is Awesome’s THE OPENING
I’ve been interviewed by Vancouver Is Awesome’s THE OPENING, a blog feature that looks at Vancouver’s visual arts. Every week, they interview an artist, write about an exhibition, and cover other going ons in the Vancouver art scene. A big thanks to Wil Aballe Art Projects and Alex Quicho for making this happen. The…
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Press: Canadian Art
The launch of my print Love Is Touching Souls, at Wil Aballe Art Projects, has been chosen as one of this week’s must-sees by Canadian Art online.
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Limited Edition Print: Love is Touching Souls
A limited edition print of Love is Touching Souls will be launched in partnership with Wil Aballe Art Projects (WAAP). A new Vancouver-based commercial gallery, WAAP showcases about a half dozen contemporary art exhibitions annually. The gallery is also dedicated to fostering a new generation of young collectors, primarily through publishing affordable editions by critically acclaimed artists. Love is Touching Souls…
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Exhibition: Drawing Expo 13
I will be showing a drawing from my pretty boys kill me series as part of Drawing Expo 13 at Dynamo Arts. After a brief hiatus, Drawing Expo is reemerging for its 4th exhibition. Its mandate is to present a diverse spectrum of artists from Canada and abroad working in the field of contemporary drawing. The…
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Exhibition: pretty boys kill me
I will be having a solo exhibition of new drawings at Gallery FUKAI. My work continues to reference both public and personal histories through new drawings that address the subtle distinction between desire and obsession, with soft-featured young men serving as muse. A preview of the show can be viewed here. pretty boys kill me (Press Release – PDF)…
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pretty boys kill me
In pretty boys kill me, I address the subtle distinction between desire and obsession, with soft-featured young men serving as muse. Through my drawings, I continue to reference both public and personal histories. Poster-sized drawings of many pretty boy faces, arranged in pattern, present an aesthetic ideal of beauty. Each face was meticulously drawn one at a…
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Public Art: Love is Touching Souls
My digital print, Love is Touching Souls, has been selected to be displayed in large scale on the exterior of the Banff Town Hall building in 2014-2015 for 18 months. Love is Touching Souls Banff Town Hall Banff, Alberta 2014-2015 (exact dates to be announced) This work was selected from an open call for work…
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Fundraiser: Art Market at Project Space
My postcard set, The Way We Were, will be part of Project Space’s fundraiser, Art Market. Buy goods made by artists at Art Market: A Project Space Fundraiser. Proceeds support Project Space’s operating costs and sales are split 50/50 with the artists. The pop-up shop features goods made by over a dozen artists, including: Jocelyn C, Janice Cheung, Lisa Cinar, Joji…