K C W O N G
B I O G R A P H Y
KC Wong is Hong Kong Based Artist and designer
E D U C A T I O N
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication & Environment Design.
A R T W O R K S
A R T I S T S T A T E M E N T
Everyone might own a pair of sneaker. It is a common ground between the “high-fashion-goers” and the “so-what-fashion” as it makes us a touch of emotion or physical comfort. The creator see people how they defines someone’s social status on what car they drive, where they live and what kind of property they own. However, as we all know, Hong Kong is the most expensive city in the world for living. It is so unfair and not common for people to have a simple flat or even a car.
Sneakers are a common ground item that the majority of the population own and that’s the reason why he tries to capture the reality of a society, and uniquely demonstrate their status in a society by using a pair of sneakers. In the way, which pair you pick is reflecting your current status, right?
We all seeking our identity every single minute at social media, work, friends and families etc. how you dress is a preferred projection of YOU in front of others.