Sharina Fong
Sharina Fong Visual artist and architect Born in San Ignacio B.C.S currently residing in Canada, with 15 international individual exhibitions
And 32 collectives and selected in Biennials and winner of the international competition México es Grande, she won the international competition ArtBattle in Calgary 2020, founder of the artist collective Mexican Women Artist.
Sharina Fong is known for capturing Mexican culture in Mexico and Canada, now with her latest collection “A la Mexicana”
is an effort by artist Sharina Fong that reimagines and celebrates Mexican culture, creativity and identity. This exhibition explores the rich tapestry of Mexican art by infusing it with color, symbolism, and a unique perspective.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Sharina Fong reimagines and celebrates Mexican culture, creativity and identity and how it is transformed when migrating to another country. Sharina Fong explores the rich tapestry of Mexican art, infusing it with color, symbolism, and a unique perspective. She challenges the stereotypes associated with migration that can sometimes have negative connotations, and instead shows the positive, vibrant and inventive aspects of Mexican art and culture.
Sharina Fong presents works inspired by renowned artists such as Gustav Klimt, Vang Gogh, Frida Kahlo, but with a distinctive "A la Mexicana" touch. These reinterpretations incorporate Mexican symbolism, styles, and narratives, allowing viewers to see familiar works in a new, culturally rich light.
Overall, Sharina's artwork is a celebration of Mexican art, a testament to her ability to transform perceptions, and an invitation to explore the multifaceted beauty of Mexican culture through the artist's eyes.
Sharina Fong Visual artist and architect Born in San Ignacio B.C.S currently residing in Canada, with 15 international individual exhibitions
And 32 collectives and selected in Biennials and winner of the international competition México es Grande, she won the international competition ArtBattle in Calgary 2020, founder of the artist collective Mexican Women Artist.
Sharina Fong is known for capturing Mexican culture in Mexico and Canada, now with her latest collection “A la Mexicana”
is an effort by artist Sharina Fong that reimagines and celebrates Mexican culture, creativity and identity. This exhibition explores the rich tapestry of Mexican art by infusing it with color, symbolism, and a unique perspective.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Sharina Fong reimagines and celebrates Mexican culture, creativity and identity and how it is transformed when migrating to another country. Sharina Fong explores the rich tapestry of Mexican art, infusing it with color, symbolism, and a unique perspective. She challenges the stereotypes associated with migration that can sometimes have negative connotations, and instead shows the positive, vibrant and inventive aspects of Mexican art and culture.
Sharina Fong presents works inspired by renowned artists such as Gustav Klimt, Vang Gogh, Frida Kahlo, but with a distinctive "A la Mexicana" touch. These reinterpretations incorporate Mexican symbolism, styles, and narratives, allowing viewers to see familiar works in a new, culturally rich light.
Overall, Sharina's artwork is a celebration of Mexican art, a testament to her ability to transform perceptions, and an invitation to explore the multifaceted beauty of Mexican culture through the artist's eyes.
$3,800.00
Acrylic on canvas (framed).
37x52"
"The Kiss"
2023
Acrylic on canvas
Reference to Gustav Klimt
Gold background
