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Cheong Hoi I (Mel Cheong)
ARTIST STATEMENT
I wish to understand myself in this world. Through my art, I can feel more concrete and more vivid, but at the same time, I feel more insecure and frustrated.
BIOGRAPHY
Mel Cheong is a Macau-based artist who spends most of her time drawing and taking photos. She is now exploring herself in different forms of arts. She is a painter, a photographer, an illustrator, and a website designer.
EDUCATION
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| 2006 |
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Graduated from the University of Macau, Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Communications |
AWARDS AND HONORS
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| 2012 |
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Artist in Residence Award, “2012 Seeking Creators in Aesthetics of Living to Experience the Japanese-Style Houses”
Gold Museum, New Taipei City Government, Taipei, Taiwan |
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| 2009 |
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Artist in Residence Award, “6th Evora International Printmaking Competition”
Teoartis, Evora, Portugal |
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| 2005 |
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Consolation Prize, “Happiness Bag Graphic Design Competition”
Caritas Macau, Macau |
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| 2004 |
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Third Prize, “Humorous Macao Photography Competition”
University of Macau, Macau |
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| 2002 |
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Third Prize, “Online Flash Design Competition”
Associacao de Apoio Aos Deficientes Mentais de Macau, Macau |
PARTICIPATED EXHIBITIONS
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| 2011 |
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“The 1st 798 International Print Trade Fair” in the “6th China Beijing International Cultural & Creative Industry Expo”
798 Art Center, Beijing, China |
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“Art for All (AFA) Autumn Salon”
Oriental Foundation, Art for All Society, Macau |
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“SKY-2011 Asia Plate & Print Exhibition”
Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei National University of the Arts, Taipei, Taiwan |
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Solo Exhibition: “My New Life”
Palacio de Manuel, Jardim do Publico, Teoartis, Evora, Portugal |
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“Exhibition of the Creative Work by the Young Generation”
Forum de Macau, Macau Art Association, Macau |
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| 2010 |
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“The Hong Kong Graphics Art Fiesta 2010: Convergence / Divergence”
Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, Hong Kong |
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Solo Exhibition: “Last Portrait”
Center for Creative Industries, Macau |
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“Macau Modern Printmaking Exhibition”
Macau Art Museum, Macau |
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“Macau Modern Printmaking Exhibition”
Office of the Macao SAR in Beijing, Beijing, China |
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“Tsuzurakai Exhibition”
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, Kyoto, Japan |
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“Macau Contemporary Printmaking Exhibition”
Be-Kyoto Gallery, Kyoto, Japan |
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| 2009 |
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Group Exhibitions from 2007 to 2009
Center for Creative Industries, Macau |
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Photograph by Manwai Ng