Ingrid Kwong, In Between, The Corner Store Gallery. Photo by Indiana Kwong.
Ingrid Kwong - In Between
Exhibition Dates: November 24th - December 7th
Online Sales Launch: November 24th 7pm
This collection of paintings is inspired by my experiences this year of travelling across continents and living ‘in between’ places - from the tranquil shores of Pittwater in Sydney to a wild headland above Roaring Beach in Tasmania and finally to Yunosato, a village in the forest in Japan. Even though each place is different in landscape, climate and culture I have found that they have similarities that connect them. Being surrounded by nature and these vast and beautiful environments whilst living in small humble shelters has also given me a sense of feeling grounded in each place.
Through my choice of subject, colour palette and canvas, I have found a link between them. Whether it be the coast and sea, mountains and forest, shack or cabin, the subject of the paintings provides a constant theme. Using the same colour palette gives consistency to this body of work and sourcing and painting them on the unique salvaged wood pieces I found in each location gives a sense of meaning and purpose to my work.
As I have journeyed ‘in between’, I have loved creating this collection of works that tell a story of our travels but also how rewarding the connections are that I have discovered along the way.
Ingrid Kwong, In Between, The Corner Store Gallery. Photo by Indiana Kwong.
Originally trained as a graphic designer, Ingrid is now fulfilling her passion for painting through her ‘little’ land and seascapes on salvaged wood.
Spending time between their fisherman’s shack in Sydney, their off-grid cabin in Tasmania and log cabins in the forest of Japan, she loves capturing the beauty of the wilderness and nature that surround them. Sitting in the landscape as she paints, she is inspired by the ever-changing light and movement in the land, sea and sky.
Caring about sustainability and the environment, Ingrid hopes to create lasting memories and encourage others to see the beauty in nature and want to protect it as much as she does.
Ingrid Kwong, In Between, The Corner Store Gallery. Photo by Indiana Kwong.
Ingrid Kwong, The Corner Store Gallery. Photo by Indiana Kwong.
Ingrid Kwong, In Between, The Corner Store Gallery. Photo by Indiana Kwong.