Vaan Ip
Born in 1984, Vaan Ip graduated in Fine Arts from Hong Kong Art School. Working in ink, his style is unique, presenting his view of cityscapes. He is increasingly recognized and has won the attention of private art collectors who have accumulated his key works.
Vaan explores the relationship among people, himself and his home city Hong Kong. His paintings intersect with his sense of the city and his childhood memories. The works not only convey the artist´s feelings, but resonate with his audience. Vaan´s visual elements depict the characteristics of a crowded city • both unity and structure. Also, he encourages the audience to reflect on the idea of space in all its forms.
Exhibitions
Solo exhibition:
2014
•Paradise Revisited, Studio Rouge Gallery, Hong Kong
2009
• Finding Neverland, Shin Hwa Gallery, Hong Kong
Group exhibition :
2016
• Art Home for PEACE, Green Art Asia, Hong Kong
2015
• City Memory, YY9 Gallery, Hong Kong
• 10th Anniversary Exhibition- In Conversations with 100 local artists, YY9 Gallery, Hong Kong
2013
•Lot Art, The Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Hong Kong
2012
• Inside Out – Dual Exhibition of Sim Chan and Vaan Ip, Fabrik Contemporary Art, Hong Kong
2011
• Selected works by Gallery Artists, Red Elation Gallery, Hong Kong
2010
• 3 IN 1 – An Exhibition by Pabro, Red Elation Gallery, Hong Kong
2009
• A Magical Summer, Shin Hwa Gallery, Hong Kong
•The moon gazed at you – You gaze at it too, White @rcade, Hong Kong
• FEEL IN THE BLANK – Hong Kong Art School Graduation Exhibition, Pao Gallery, Hong Kong
2008
• Trail of Time Exhibition, La Lanta Fine Art Gallery, Bangkok
• Childhood Memories, A Gallery, Hong Kong
Art fair :
2016
• Affordable Art Fair – “Young Talent 2016”, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
2013
• Bank Artfair 2013 Hong Kong, Island Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong
2012
• AHAF HK 2012, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong
• Fotan Artist Open Studios 2012, Sim Chan & Vaan Ip x Red Elation Gallery, Hong Kong
2011
• ART FAIR TOKYO 2011, Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo
• Fotan Artist Open Studios 2011, Sim Chan & Vaan Ip x Red Elation Gallery, Hong Kong
2009
• Former Central School Envisioning Days, Former Hollywood Road Police Quarters, Hong Kong
2008
• Fotan Artist Open Studios 2008, LogBook Studio, Hong Kong
Symposium :
2015
• The 18th International Sculpture Symposium Icheon 2015, Icheon, South Korea
Biennaie :
2016
• The 15th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennaie di Venezia 2016, Venice