From facial expressions and the seemingly innocuous gestures people make to the hidden detail and beauty of the cityscape that surrounds us. Hazel’s sentiment and penchant for examining the smaller things in life are also reflected by the stereotypically small size of her work, which enables her to fixate and luxuriate on the minute details, granting them the attention they truly deserve. This microscopic approach to painting and life allows Hazel to explore and expand upon her sentiments about living in a modern metropolis; each piece of her immortalises the ordinary and nondescript yet ironically unforgettable moments in life, spinning them into colourful stories for future reminiscences.
Hazel Wong was born and raised in Hong Kong. She currently lives in Sapporo, Japan. She graduated from the Academy of Visual Arts, HKBU in 2015. She founded otto in 2017, publishing zines and printed matters. Her works have been featured in art exhibitions and art book fairs in Hong Kong and overseas.