completely free ” when working . While some artists create to appease a longing , Wong ’ s drive is “ innate , instinctive , addictive ; I ’ ve never seen painting as a ‘ passion ’ of mine , but rather something that just happens with or without my consent ,” she elaborates . It is this nagging need to create that accounts for Wong ’ s bold and expressionist style ; she will continue to attack the canvas with colourful energy and expression regardless of feedback or criticism .
“ Sometimes I don ’ t paint for weeks , and sometimes I paint every day of the week ,” says Wong , who creates when she feels the need , rather than according to external demand . “ I find myself in the studio for longer when there are higher levels of stress in my personal life . Sometimes I ’ m in the studio for the entire day and don ’ t even notice time flying by ,” she continues . Like many artists , Wong looks to her work for a sense of escape , a chance to “ become detached from the outside world and in turn , become more in touch with myself .”
Though she ’ s now a cross-continental traveller , dividing her living space between Upstate New York , Manhattan , Beijing , and Hong Kong , Wong initially made a name for herself in China and through the Instagram community .
At the age of seventeen , Wong collaborated with the Chinese entertainment publication , Phoenix New Media , in October of 2015 for their annual live charity art auction . “ I singlehandedly raised over $ 43,000 USD towards leukemia treatment for children in rural China ,” Wong tells INSPADES of her set . Gaining