Peter Chung
鈡文勇(彼得)
paints houses
to represent people
Peter, born in Hong Kong and later establishing his career as an artist in Toronto in 1996, has a unique artistic vision deeply rooted in his background and experiences. As a founding member and former lecturer at the Hong Kong Institute of Visual Art, he brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to his work. Peter’s works in advertising and oil painting have won numerous awards.
His artistic style, influenced by his background in graphic design and education in Hong Kong, is marked by vibrant colors, balanced compositions, and a profound thematic depth. Peter’s exploration of houses as representations of people is both visually compelling and thematically rich.
Peter’s representation of the concept of humanity through the depiction of houses is highly imaginative and symbolic. The house, serving as a metaphor for a protective shell, symbolizes people’s inner need for security and privacy. In his works, the small windows represent people’s eyes, while the absence of doors implies both the desire for and the constraints on privacy in modern society.
The two houses depicted in the painting represent lovers, expressing their intimate relationship and emotional bond. The varying sizes of the houses symbolize the relationships between family members and friends, suggesting harmony and mutual support.
The architectural elements of the houses form a stage where the narrative unfolds. The background, sometimes tumultuous and dark, suggests the inevitability of life’s challenges and the necessity of confronting them for personal growth. Alternatively, a peaceful backdrop reflects the tranquility and harmony achieved through resilience and love.
Shapes within the artwork carry additional layers of meaning: squares preserving memories, rectangles resembling diary pages, circles radiating positive energy from cherished moments, and elongated shapes symbolizing the passage of time spent together. The light that bathes the houses represents a divine blessing, celebrating enduring love and the fulfillment found in a life well-lived.
Peter’s work not only captivates the eye but also invites viewers to ponder the intricacies of human relationships, the passage of time, and the pursuit of harmony amidst life’s challenges. Through his masterful use of symbolism and composition, he creates a visual narrative that resonates deeply with audiences, inviting introspection and appreciation for the complexities of the human experience.
彼得，出生于香港，并于1996年在多伦多建立了自己的艺术家生涯，他拥有独特的艺术视角，深深植根于他的背景和经历之中。作为香港正形藝术学院的创始人和前讲师，他为自己的作品带来了丰富的知识和创造力。彼得在广告和油画方面的作品曾获得多项奖项。
他的艺术风格受到他在平面设计背景和在香港接受的教育的影响，以鲜明的色彩、平衡的构图和深刻的主题深度为特点。彼得对房屋作为人们的代表的探索在视觉上引人注目，主题上富有内涵
彼得通过画房子来代表人的概念是十分富有创意和象征意义的。房子作为一个保护躯壳的隐喻，象征着人们内心对安全和隐私的需求。在他的作品中，小窗代表着人们的眼睛，没有门则暗示着现代社会中隐私的渴望与限制。
画中的两栋房子描绘了恋人，表达了他们之间的亲密关系和情感纽带。而不同大小的房屋则代表了家庭和亲友之间的关系，寓意着和谐相处和彼此扶持。
房屋构图的舞台设计元素，以及背景的黑暗和安宁，都为作品增添了丰富的层次和意义。黑暗的背景暗示着生活中的挑战和动荡，但也传达着人们在面对困难时变得更加坚强的信息。与此相反，和平的背景则展示了内心的宁静和和谐的状态。
不同形状的图形在画中诉说着房屋的故事，比如正方形代表着相框，保存了房屋的记忆；矩形则象征着日记页，圆圈则是美好回忆所带来的正能量。长条形代表着时间线，暗示着房子在一起的时间流逝。
而光线照耀在房屋上的意象，则表达了上天对他们的祝福和关怀，为整个作品增添了一丝神秘和神圣的色彩。这些细致的构思和象征意义使得彼得的作品充满了深度和想象力，引人深思。
‘PATHS TO LOVE’ SERIES
The “Paths to Love” series offers a profound exploration of romantic relationships through its captivating visual metaphors. This artistic representation beautifully encapsulates the essence of companionship, portraying the deep layers of love, sacrifice, and mutual support that are foundational to lasting relationships.
The symbolism of one house protecting the other by employing a shadow is particularly evocative, illustrating the selflessness and dedication that partners often show towards each other. It’s a reminder of the importance of nurturing and safeguarding the bond shared with a loved one, even in the face of life’s challenges.
Moreover, the perpetual light that shines upon these houses serves as a beacon of hope and joy, suggesting that despite the hardships, a relationship grounded in true love and mutual respect will always find its way back to happiness and fulfillment.
The “Paths to Love” series, through its symbolic narrative, encourages viewers to reflect on the dynamics of their own relationships. It prompts a deeper appreciation for the protective measures we take for our loved ones and the light of joy and contentment that such love brings into our lives. It’s a celebration of love’s power to transcend the ordinary, turning everyday moments into a shared journey of joy and discovery.
(愛之路)系列
是對關係的強烈的隱喻表現，強調保護、犧牲和真愛的回報等主題。 一棟房子遮蔽或保護另一棟房子的形像是一個強有力的視覺隱喻，說明了戀愛關係中的伴侶如何相互支持和保護。 房屋上閃耀的有益光芒象徵著維持愛與支持的關係所帶來的祝福和正面成果。 這可以解釋為雙方都致力於彼此福祉的關係所帶來的幸福、滿足和喜悅。 這是一種美麗而富有詩意的表現形式，可以引起許多人的共鳴，反映浪漫關係中的普遍價值觀和經驗。
(愛之路)系列透過迷人的視覺隱喻對浪漫關係進行了深刻的探索。 這種藝術表現形式完美地概括了陪伴的本質，描繪了深層的愛、犧牲和相互支持，這些都是持久關係的基礎。
一宮保護另一宮的象徵意義特別令人回味，說明了伴侶經常對彼此表現出的無私和奉獻精神。 它提醒我們，即使面對生活的挑戰，培養和維護與親人之間的連結也很重要。 這種保護行為可以被視為關係中個體優先考慮彼此幸福和福祉的各種方式的隱喻，從簡單的善意行為到重大犧牲。
此外，照耀在這些房屋上的永恆光芒成為希望和歡樂的燈塔，表明儘管困難重重，但基於真愛和相互尊重的關係總會找到回歸幸福和滿足的道路。
(愛之路》系列透過其像徵性的敘事，鼓勵觀眾反思自己人際關係的動態。 它促使我們更加感激我們為所愛之人採取的保護措施，以及這種愛為我們的生活帶來的快樂和滿足之光。 這是對超越平凡的愛的力量的慶祝，將日常時刻變成共同的歡樂和發現之旅。
‘FAMILY STORY’SERIES
“Family Story,” brings an enchanting twist to the concept of family and community. By painting houses as symbols for family members, relatives, and friends, he creates a visual narrative that explores the relationships and bonds within a family unit. The varying sizes of the houses represent the diversity within a family, from the elders to the youngest members, each with their own unique characteristics and stories.
The proximity of the houses in his paintings suggests a strong sense of unity and togetherness, echoing the idea that families and communities thrive on closeness and mutual support. This artistic choice might also hint at the interconnectedness of lives within a community, where everyone plays a significant role in the collective well-being.
Peter’s work can be seen as a metaphor for the emotional and social structures that families and friends create to support one another. It’s a reminder of the beauty of staying connected and the strength found in unity. His series not only celebrates the concept of family and community but also encourages viewers to reflect on their own relationships and the bonds that tie them to others.
Through his innovative use of houses to represent people, Peter invites us into a world where architecture and human relationships intertwine, offering a fresh perspective on the traditional family portrait. It’s a heartwarming exploration of love, belonging, and the places we call home—both physically and metaphorically.
‘家的故事’系列
彼得把大大小小的房子画成家人,还有很多房子画成亲戚和朋友. 这些房子靠得很近,表明它们彼此和谐相处.
彼得的“家的故事”系列，以其独特的视角和创意，展现了家庭和社区的温暖图景。通过将大大小小的房子比作家庭成员、亲戚和朋友，他不仅在视觉上捕捉了家庭成员之间的多样性和个性，也深刻地表达了家庭内部以及家庭与家庭之间的联系和相互支持。
这些房子紧密相连的布局，不仅象征了家庭成员之间的紧密联系，也反映了在团结和谐中共同生活的美好愿景。彼得的作品超越了传统家庭画像的界限，以房子作为象征，探索了人与人之间情感的连结和社区的共生关系。
通过这样的艺术创作，彼得邀请观众反思自己与家人、朋友之间的关系，以及这些关系构建的情感和社会结构。他的系列作品不仅是对家庭和社区概念的庆祝，也是对居住空间作为情感避风港的赞美——无论是实体的家，还是我们心中的归属感。
“家的故事”系列通过将建筑元素与人际关系相结合，为我们提供了一个全新的视角来观察和理解家的意义，彼此之间的联系，以及共同生活的和谐。这是一次关于爱、归属以及我们称之为家的地方的温馨探索。
‘THE MATCHMAKER’ SERIES
The concept of Yue Lao, or the Matchmaker, is deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and folklore. Yue Lao is often depicted as an devine being living on the moon ,with a kind and wise demeanor, responsible for bringing destined couples together through the use of a invisible magical red string, also known as the “String of Marriage.” This string connects the pinky fingers of the two individuals who are meant to be soul mates, regardless of the distance and obstacles they may face.
The Matchmaker series explores themes of destiny, love, and the interconnectedness of people’s lives through the lens of Chinese mythology. It may follow the journeys of individuals whose paths intertwine due to the workings of Yue Lao and the mysterious red string, ultimately leading them to discover the true meaning of love and fate.
Overall, the Matchmaker series offers a glimpse into the enduring allure of ancient myths and legends, while also exploring universal themes of romance and destiny that resonate with audiences worldwide.
‘月佬’系列
‘月佬’在中国神话和民间传说中根深蒂固。月佬经常被描绘成一个和蔼智慧的老人，通过使用一根看不见的神奇红线，也被称为“姻缘线”，负责将命中注定的夫妻结合在一起。这根红线连接着两个注定要成为灵魂伴侣的个体，无论他们面临多大的距离和障碍。
(月佬系列)通过中国神话的视角探索了命运、爱情以及人们生活的相互联系等主题。它可能追随个体的旅程，这些个体的道路因月老和神秘的红线而交织在一起，最终引导他们发现爱情和命运的真正含义。
总的来说,(月佬系列)揭示了古代神话和传说永恒魅力的一瞥，同时也探索了与全球观众共鸣的浪漫和命运的普遍主题。