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different mediums, in order to master as many artistic techniques as possible. By 2011 she was putting on solo exhibitions at the Consulate General of Nepal in Hong Kong, the Landmark Atrium and the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre. Irene continues to show her work around town and curate exhibitions and collective photography projects. “That’s exciting because I work with10 local photographers,” she explains. “I give them a topic and they come back with their own interpretations.” As a curator, Irene does what she can to help out young, local artists. And this is clearly appreciated. Halfway through our chat Michelle Chan, a 30-something photographer featured
in Irene’s latest Landmark Atrium group show, The Beauty in Objects and Patterns, drops into FGUA. Just because. Not surprisingly, Irene has a library of over 10,000 photographs from which she’ll continue to draw inspiration for her oil painting, and next up, from October 24 to November 30, she’s showing a selection of her Tai O photographs in the Hong Kong International Airport departure hall (Cabin A, Aisle A). “The Board of Airport Authority, Hong Kong approved my application to exhibit, which was a real compliment,” she says. “Normally they only deal with government departments, NGOs and green groups but they made an exception for me.”
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Aside from her art, Irene enjoys reading and travelling, but it’s clear that FGUA, where she holes up with Willi and Teddy (their beloved boxer), and her palette and easel, is her main focus. If there is a message here it’s to drop by, take a look and enjoy. “Everybody has different tastes and enjoys talking to the artist,” Irene concludes philosophically. “I do this for my own interest and the exhibitions make people happy.”
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