Using simple and recurrent comical characters, the artist has shown that people from all walks of life are taking part in the social movement in Hong Kong .
Regardless of their age, gender and profession, they have come together for a common cause captured by the slogan " Liberate Hong Kong , revolution of our times".
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LAU Kwong Shing
Detailed, intense and comical, Lau is adept at using his pencil brushstrokes to accentuate the main characters and the surrounding atmosphere. He communicates his motifs using comical figures and languages.
Spending his childhood in Kyoto, Japan, Lau's early works were deeply influenced by the local manga culture. His creative direction showed some drastic changes after participating in French Angoulê International Comics Festival in 2017. Being a vocal supporter of the pro-democratic movement, Lau is now living and continuously creating new projects in Taiwan.
Being a distinguished multi-media artist, Lau has published and won awards across comic drawings, paintings and movies. He has published and serialised more than ten short comics on different platforms internationally such as 'Cube Escape: Paradox' in The Netherlands, 'Fantaisie Ordinaire' in France and Belgium, 'The Fallen City: Hong Kong' in Taiwan and several works in Hong Kong. He also widely published his column paintings on publications such as Zihua, Ming Pao, Breakazine, City Magazine, Fountain, and participated in the Monsoon vol.4, Days of ACG, Comic O vol.4. Lau is also active in producing animated short films with more than ten animated short films screened in cinemas and Times Square Hong Kong.
Print medium: Printed, using the giclée method, on Innova White Matt fine art paper. The 280gsm fine art paper has a super-smooth finish that allows for high contrast and vibrant printing, and its minimal texture makes it an excellent base for deep monochrome blacks. The texture-free, flat matte finish allows easy viewing from all directions. Fully compliant with international archival standards.
Frame: Artwork is printed with 15mm border without a frame.
Shipping: Delivery duration is 4-7 business days within the UK, 7-10 business days across Continental Europe and 10-20 days for the rest of the world. Delivery to some countries will be subjected to additional import VAT and duties to be paid to the courier directly.