Portrait of Joe Wong

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VINCENT XEUS NEW YORK

THE PORTRAIT OF

MR. JOE WONG

THE PORTRAIT AS IC N

THE PORTRAIT OF

J O E W O N G VINCENT XEUS

For Joe A life built with discipline, courage, and a fierce devotion to family—his truest legacy.

And to his beloved family Whose love, laughter, and presence have been the constant force behind every stride forward.

This portrait is a tribute to a man whose legacy is measured not only in milestones, but in the moments shared along the way.

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Vincent Xeus

LEGACY IN GESTURE

THE PORTRAIT AS ICON The portrait of Mr. Joe Wong presents a man defined by purpose, devotion, and enduring values. It was the result of a thoughtful, collaborative process. From the beginning, Mr. Wong took an active role in shaping how his story would be told—sharing precious life moments, memories, and values that mattered most to him. Two themes emerged as central: his deep devotion to his family, and his lifelong passion for automobile. Through ongoing conversations, Vincent Xeus was able to create a portrait that reflects not only technical mastery, but a deep understanding of the life it represents.

Mr. Wong sits composed, his posture poised, his expression clear. The setting reflects a deliberate balance between restraint and resonance. To his left, two framed sketches reflect what holds lasting meaning in his life. One—a precise rendering of a Porsche—honors his enduring passion for automotive design and his renowned car collection. Beneath it, a drawing of two children evokes fatherhood: a life shaped by care, guidance, and the responsibility of legacy.

A red curtain and a vase of white blossoms introduce softness and contrast—subtle nods to the rituals and intimacy of family life. Each detail was included with intention, selected through close conversation with the sitter to reflect a life of principle, curiosity, and devotion.

The portrait of Mr. Joe Wong offers clarity and humility. In this work, Xeus renders more than a likeness; he gives lasting form to the values that shape Mr. Wong’s world, and to the legacy that lives on through his family.

Mr. Joe Wong

Oil on linen 48 x 48 inches / 122 x 122 cm

Mr. Joe Wong

Oil on linen 48 x 48 inches / 122 x 122 cm Detail

Mr. Joe Wong

Oil on linen 48 x 48 inches / 122 x 122 cm Detail

Mr. Joe Wong

Oil on linen 48 x 48 inches / 122 x 122 cm Detail

Mr. Joe Wong

Oil on linen 48 x 48 inches / 122 x 122 cm Detail

Mr. Joe Wong

Oil on linen 48 x 48 inches / 122 x 122 cm Detail

Mr. Joe Wong

Oil on linen 48 x 48 inches / 122 x 122 cm Detail

Neverland (Installation)

Oil on linen, stuffed toys, porcelain 108 x 120 inches / 274 x 304 cm

ART IN DISCIPLINE

Vincent Xeus at Harvard China Forum Boston, MA

ABOUT XEUS Vincent Xeus is a contemporary artist whose portraiture navigates the layered terrain of legacy, presence, and the individual’s imprint on history. Working at the intersection of abstraction and figuration, his paintings offer a meditation on identity as both lived experience and cultural inheritance.

Drawing from Eastern and Western traditions, Xeus reimagines classical forms through layered brushwork, tonal complexity, and a visual language that is timeless yet unmistakably his own. Within this dialogue between past and present, he reveals how personal legacy is shaped by collective memory and agency.

His portraiture is distinguished by a deep sensitivity to psychological nuance. Figures emerge as vessels of complexity, observed with clarity, restraint, and emotional precision. Each work becomes an artifact of character, crafted with discipline and imbued with resilience.

Xeus’s work has garnered international recognition and is held in prominent public and private collections worldwide. Defined by technical command and conceptual depth, his practice continues to shape the evolving language of contemporary portraiture.

Trained in architecture, Xeus also creates immersive environments that merge art, design, and cultural memory. His spatial projects across the U.S. and Asia — including his role as Chief Designer and Artistic Director for Budweiser’s global experiential center — reflect his pursuit of art as lived experience.

A committed advocate for cultural exchange and public service, Xeus was a featured speaker at the 2019 Harvard College China Forum. He has served as Board Director of the Arts Council Napa Valley and as Arts Commissioner for Napa County.

He holds a degree in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s from Columbia University, where he received the Columbia Fellow Award. Xeus lives and works between Manhattan and Napa Valley.

The Portrait of Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith honors the diplomat and humanitarian whose life bridged one of America's most storied political legacies with an enduring commitment to peace. As the youngest sister of President John F. Kennedy, Smith carried the Kennedy lineage into the realm of diplomacy, serving as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland during a defining chapter of the Northern Ireland peace process.

In this portrait, Xeus draws from archival imagery to create a work that is both intimate and iconographic. The figure, rendered in soft grayscale, emerges against a striking ultramarine field, evoking the weight of historical presence.

By re-contextualizing historical portraiture through a contemporary lens, Xeus presents Smith as a stateswoman and a symbol of generational continuity.

Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith Finalist, The BP Portrait Award Oil on linen 48 x 36 inches / 121.92 x 91.44 cm Collection of Kennedy Family

The Portrait of Dr. Richard R. Kelley captures the esteemed physician, hotelier, and former CEO and Chairman of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, standing against a backdrop evocative of his lifelong ties to Hawaii’s culture and community. Dr. Kelley, a Harvard-trained pathologist before entering the family business, was instrumental in transforming Outrigger into one of the largest and most respected hospitality brands in the Pacific. Under his leadership, the company expanded internationally while remaining deeply rooted in its commitment to local heritage and values.

Xeus rendered him in a soft cream-colored suit paired with a richly patterned shirt—an ensemble that reflects both his elegant bearing and relaxed, island-born grace. The background, a scene of ocean paddlers in motion symbolizes his enduring support for local traditions, teamwork, and forward movement.

Dr. Richard R. Kelley Former Chairman & CEO of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Oil on linen 48 x 36 inches / 121.92 x 91.44 cm Collection of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts

This portrait captures two figures at the intersection of personal legacy and public history: President John F. Kennedy, one of the most enduring icons of American leadership, and his daughter Caroline Kennedy, a stateswoman in her own right and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and Australia. Referencing a private family moment, the composition speaks not only to familial bond, but to generational influence—where the memory of one leader shapes the path of another.

President John F. Kennedy & Ambassador Caroline Kennedy Oil on linen 36 x 48 inches / 76.2 x 50.8 cm Collection of Heritan Capital Group

The Portrait of Ronnie C. Chan presents the influential Hong Kong business leader and philanthropist in a moment of calm authority. Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Group, is known for transforming the company into one of the most respected real estate developers in Greater China.

Set against a stylized skyline, the background subtly evokes the vertical ambition of the cities he helped shape. Xeus has rendered Mr. Chan in a classic navy suit, hands in pocket, exuding a self-possession that reflects both intellect and resolve. The seaborne birds above hint at Chan’s lifelong navigation between East and West, not only in business, but in his philanthropic efforts across education, culture, and heritage.

Ronnie Chan Chairman of Hang Lung Group Oil on linen 40 x 30 inches / 101.6 x 76.2 cm Collection of Chan Family

The Portrait of Curtis W. Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, portrays the internationally celebrated architect. Founder and Principalin-Charge of Design at Fentress Architects, Mr. Fentress is best known for designing iconic civic buildings and airports across the globe—including the Incheon International Airport in Seoul and the Denver International Airport, a symbol of architectural innovation and cultural identity.

Depicted against a painterly wash of luminous blue, Fentress sits in quiet command. One shoe breaks the boundary of the canvas, a subtle nod to his signature ethos: thinking beyond convention. His expression reflects the balance at the heart of his work: vision rooted in functionality. The portrait speaks to a lifetime spent shaping the spaces through which millions move - architecture as both legacy and civic trust.

Curtis W. Fentress, FAIA, RIBA President & Principal of Fentress Architects Oil on linen 60 x 48 inches / 152.4 x 121.92 cm Collection of Fentress Family

The Family Portrait of three generations celebrates the enduring strength, grace, and leadership of the Liao family’s matriarchal line—three remarkable women whose lives span eras of transformation, and whose impact reaches across industries, cultures, and borders.

At the center sits Madam Liao, the resilient Malay-Chinese matriarch who built her life in China in the 1960s and whose quiet resolve laid the foundation for the family’s legacy.

Beside her, seated in soft lilac, is her daughter, Madam Ma — President of the Dalian Fujian Chamber of Commerce and Chairwoman of the Dalian Rowing Association — a business leader and civic figure. Standing at left is her granddaughter, a next-generation family office founder and global community builder.

Rendered in an idyllic garden bathed in soft, verdant light, the composition evokes lineage and continuity. Each figure, though distinct in bearing and generation, is unified by gesture and tone — three lives, three eras, woven together by familial strength, feminine leadership, and shared legacy.

My Mother & Hers Family Portrait

Oil on linen 78 x 60 inches / 198.12 x 152.4 cm Collection of Heritan Capital

Vincent Xeus and Stephen Kennedy Smith Jean Kennedy Smith Residence New York

Vincent Xeus with Collector Pete Coors - chairman emeritus of Coors Brewing Company and Republican Senate nominee Denver, Colorado

Dear Vincent: Thank you for the lovely portrait that you did of me. I like it very much. I am looking forward to seeing the ones of my brothers and sisters although I am sure that they will not be nearly as good as mine!

I wish you and Stella the best in the coming year and appreciate your efforts to bring more beautiful art into the world, and to contribute to the life of our country.

Warm regards and best wishes, Jean Kennedy Smith

In my work, expression manifests at the fault line of history and autonomy. ___ VINCENT XEUS

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