ALEX LEUNG

Alex Leung

 

Born in Hong Kong and having spent his formative teenage years in New Zealand, Alex Leung experienced a cross-cultural upbringing that profoundly shaped his visual language. He has since returned to Hong Kong, establishing the city as his creative base.

 

His signature "Liquefaction" style transforms familiar everyday scenes and urban landscapes into fluid, living forms. In his work, buildings breathe, solid objects dissolve into energy, and spaces intertwine into dynamic pathways. For Alex, creating is a journey of seeking absolute freedom within a defined boundary. He views the inherent structure of any object as a framework — believing that true freedom is not about boundless self-indulgence, but about unleashing creativity while strictly adhering to and respecting those underlying rules. Rather than relying on the random drift of wet paint, he uses precise lines and deliberate composition to masterfully construct the illusion and vitality of movement. By breaking and distorting fixed forms, he allows his flowing lines to follow the natural contour and context of the object, revealing the latent energy underneath. It is through this rigorous mastery of these rules that he ultimately liberates the visual experience, achieving a true freedom of expression.

 

His work has been featured in galleries and exhibitions worldwide, including in Auckland, London, and Tokyo. Since 2017, he has held several solo exhibitions at major Hong Kong art institutions, including the Hong Kong Arts Centre, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. His artistic achievements have been recognized by international award bodies, including the World Illustration Awards 2018 and the Contemporary Art Awards 2019, and he was selected as a dual finalist in two categories (Abstract Art and Painting) for the Global Art Awards 2018.