Gabe Wong

BIO

Gabriel "Gabe" Wong (1985) is an artist and architect of Chinese descent. Born and raised in Panama, Central America, he developed a peculiar sense of awe and appreciation for the fauna and flora of the tropics.

Gabriel runs his own architecture firm and combines his career with his art, whilst simultaneously being active in academia for over a decade and a half.

His work is eclectic. It draws inspiration from architecture, with Asian influences and tropical roots: a reflection of his story, and of cultural encounters between east and west.

Throughout his artistic career, Gabe has had the opportunity to collaborate with brands such as Montblanc, Nike and Boeing. He has served as the scribe for the churches of Panama City, creating historical records signed by pope Francis.

He has participated in biennials such as BIENALSUR 2021, and the Beijing Biennial 2022. His art has been gifted to heads of state and is present in private collections in all five continents.

STATEMENT:

Gabriel Wong's work revolves around cultural encounters between East and West. It is driven by the exploration of themes of national and personal identity, and cultural integration is a constant in his art.

The different techniques he uses in hi...

2020 - "Curaduría Global Desde Aquí II" - Artistic curatorship seminar by Gerardo Mosquera x NG Gallery. Panama

2017 - "Watercolor Portraits" - Art Workshop by Lucio Kansuet. Allegro Gallery, Panama

2014 - "FundAHrte" - Art Workshop by Bárbara Cartier. Alemán Healy Foundation, Panama

2010 - Global Village for Future Leaders of Industry, Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University, USA

2007 - Degree in Architecture by ISTHMUS Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño de América Latina, Panama

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2025 - "JUNGLE BOOK": Solo show curated by Dr. Orlando Hernández Ying (New Orleans/Panama). NaWei Gallery, Singapore

2024 - “PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO” – Solo show curated by Isabella Pirro (Panama). Galería Habitante, Panama

2023 - “AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS: PANAMA” - Pop-up solo show. Powered by Montblanc. Multiplaza, Panama

2022 - “TROPICAL CHINOISERIE” - Solo show curated by Maylín Pérez Parrado (Cuba). Galería 123, El Salvador

2021 - “NIU BEGINNINGS” – Solo Show curated by Reinier Rodríguez (Panama). Galería Habitante, Panama

2017 - “SketchEXPO” – Solo Show, Cinic Gallery, Panama


GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2025 - "SIETE" - Group Exhibition. Galería Habitante, Panama

2024 - "SILK ROAD ARTISTS' RENDEZVOUS" - Group Exhibition. New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington, New Zealand

2024 - "EVERYONE BUT CASPAR!" - Group Exhibition. Künstlerhaus Sootbörn, Hamburg, Germany

2023 - "SILK ROAD ARTISTS' RENDEZVOUS" - Group Exhibition. China Academy of Arts Museum, Hangzhou, China

2023 - “MAC Gala 2023”, Contemporary Art Museum of Panama Annual Gala, Group Exhibition with Galeria Habitante, Distrito Moda Diseño, Panama

2022 - “ELEMENTOS” - Duo Show with Gennaro Rodríguez, curated by Denisse Anzueto (Guatemala). Gal...