Fong Fai

Reprinted from AATONAU's fong-fai-an-odyssey-in-time-through-ink-calligraphy-and-acrylic


“Time” is always a theme that I want to capture on the canvas. It is a short moment, but also infinite and eternal, a very abstract theme.”

A Heritage of Artistry: Fai’s Hong Kong Beginnings

Fong Fai is an abstract artist who calls San Francisco his home, but his artistic journey has its roots in Hong Kong, where he was both born and educated. He pursued his formal training at the Hong Kong Academy of Art. Notably, the profound influence on Fai’s artistic inclination came from his grandfather, a revered ink painter and educator.
From his early years, Fai demonstrated an innate attraction to the world of painting. However, the prevalent academic emphasis on realistic art forms presented a compelling challenge. Undeterred by the conventional norms and inspired by his inner creative calling, Fai charted a distinctive path. In pursuit of his passion and vision, he inaugurated ‘Fong’s Art Gallery’ in Hong Kong. His journey did not stop there. Later, he took on the mantle of educator imparting knowledge at the Oriental Arts Institute.

The Essence of Time and Tradition: Fong’s Unique Style

Fong Fai’s artistry is profoundly shaped by the undul...

Selected Solo and Group Exhibition

- Holiday Spirit - group Show - SFWA Gallery - San Francisco,CA - 2022
- Holiday Show - Essentia Berkeley - Berkeley, CA - 2019
- Two Person Show - Essentia Berkeley - Berkeley, CA - 2018
- The Works of Fong Fai - Solo show - OAKLAND ASIAN CULTURAL CENTER - Oakland,CA - 2017
- "Lucky 7 With Resilience" Fong Fai & Misho - Misho Gallery - San Francisco, CA - 2016
- Making Senses: Living in an Abstract World - Misho Gallery - San Francisco,CA - 2015
- Fong Fai Solo Show - Ligne Roset - San Francisco, CA - 2013
- ArtPadSF - ArtSpan's Selections Juried Exhibition - San Francisco, CA - 2013
- Abstracts Solo Show - Domaine Chandon - Yountville, CA - 2012
- Group Show - Axis Art Gallery - San Jose, CA - 2011
- The Abstract - juried show- Sandra Lee Gallery - San Francisco, CA - 2011
- Fong Fai Exhibition - Art2Muse Gallery-Sydney, Australia - 2010
- First Annual Competition - Gallery 28 - San Francisco, CA
- Two persons Show - Ligne Roset - San Francisco, CA -2009
- Artists Group show - The Artists Alley Gallery - San Francisco, CA - 2008
- The New Romantics - Three Artists Show, The Historic Monadnock - San Francisco, CA
- Elemental by Design - Polarity Post Production - San Francisco, CA
- On You...