Cheuk Yiu LO (b. 1998) is an artist based in Hong Kong and London. She graduated from the Slade School of Fine Art with an MFA in Sculpture in 2023 and the Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Visual Arts in 2020. Lo’s recent body of work focuses on the intricacies of society's overlooked aspects, human emotions, and relationships, blending these themes with a fusion of nature and humanity.
Lo’s sculptures are deeply rooted in narrative and emotional exploration, depicting scenes and figures that reflect the silent struggles and resilience of marginalized communities. Her pieces highlight themes of isolation, protection, and the power of creative expression. These works capture the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength, urging viewers to engage with the often unnoticed segments of society.
Through her craftsmanship and storytelling, Lo's art invites a compassionate understanding of the unseen. Her sculptures create a dialogue between the viewer and the silent narratives of those who are frequently overlooked, emphasizing the importance of empathy and social awareness.
Lo's practice continues to explore the harmony between the human spirit and the natural world, with an emphasis on the beauty found within vulnerability and the need for protection and care in our communities. Her work transcends the visible, offering a profound commentary on human connections and the subtleties of emotional experience.
Education:
2021-2023 Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK
2018-2019 Exchange study in Iceland Academy of Art, Reykjavík, Iceland
2016-2020 Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
Exhibitions:
2024 Nap, Fishing, Heritage in Motion, The Slient Dress, Breaking Free, Alley Kids, AKA Contemporary "Glints"
2024 Nap, Anonyous, Fishing, Heritage in Motion, Small Time Project STP “The Wall is Never Innocent, Unless”
2024 Anonymous, Gilded Reverence, Art SuperMarket “NEXA art market”
2023 MaoMao, Gilded Reverence, Henrietta Scrine Contemporary "Weather Report"
2023 Dependence, Mother, In the gentle light of dawn, eyes unfurled, all is restored, Savouring the Uninvolved View, The Who Gallery "Outside of History"
2023 Anonymous, Aspiration, Mother, Recollection of Silhouette, Beyond the Sight, Dependence, Slade School of Fine Art "Slade MA/MFA/PHD Degree Show"
2023 Anonymous, UAL Chinese Society "Mind the Gap"
2023 Recollection of Silhouette and Greet, Subtitle Labs “Impression”
2023 Smoke, Slade School of Fine Art “ Slade Interim Show”
2022 Smoke, Chinese Year Book, Mezhdunarodnyi Hudozhestvennti Fond, Sheng Shi Ge Ya Art Culture, "Time: International Contemporary Art Exhibition"
2022 Comer, Domestic Pulse, Cilvilized Egg Shells, Untitled, 139 Copeland Rd “The Edge of Safehouse”
2022 Primal, The Tub Hackney “Synthesis”
2022 Nature Morte is still life and Life Form, The Holy Art Gallery “Young Blood - Virtual Edition 02”
2021 Perception, Hong Kong Ocean Park long-term display
2020 Sky, 天河区文化艺术中心“2020广州雕塑大展暨澳门雕塑邀请展”
2020 Sky, Hainan Library“守正与创新—2020‘海口美术作品展’”
2020 Sky, Hong Kong City Hall Central“Fresh Trend 2020”
2019 Leave your mark, Sólvallagata 79, 101 Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland “VÍDDUR”
2019 Not able to calculate the sum of a continuously growing figure, but a figure of a temporary moment, HKBU Communication and Visual Arts Building
2018 Perception, Hong Kong Vitoria Park “Hong Kong Flower Show 2018”
2018 Perception, HKBU Communication and Visual Arts Building
2018 Lion Siblings, “Marble Fable” HKBU Communication and Visual Arts Building
Publication:
2023: Ocula, London Graduates 2023: Young Artists to Watch
2020: A.M.Post Artplus, Aspiration of the "Young Heart" Revealed by Diversified Arts Creation
2020：CNN, Creative Class of 2020: From New York to Tokyo, art students share what it's like to graduate during a pandemic, 14 July 2020
2020: 我形我塑【学院展讯】香港浸会大学视觉艺术学院：2020届雕塑本科线上毕业展
2020: 雕塑头条『雕塑头条』香港浸會大學視覺藝術學院雕塑專業2020届本科生畢業作品
2020: 当代雕塑 香港浸会大学视觉艺术学院：2020届雕塑本科线上毕业展
2018: Hong Kong Baptist University News Visual Arts students showcase wood sculptures at Flower Show
Award/Prize:
2024: Winner of Art Matters 11, Galerie Biesenbach, Germany
2020: AVA Award, Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong
2020: 2020 全国大学生毕业作品展入围作品，河北省青年美术家协会
2019-2020: President's Honour Roll, Semester 1, Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong
2019-2020: Mr. Wong Kwok Shuen Memorial Scholarship
2018: Fung Scholarship
2017-2018: Dean's List, Semester 1, Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong
2017-2018: President's Honour Roll, Semester 2, Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong
2016-2017: Dean's List, Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong
Public Collections:
Über-dream - "held within the HKBU Academy of Visual Art Studies Collection 2020"
Perception - Collected by Hong Kong Ocean Park