CHUNG SHEK. Defining Reality

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1 CHUNG SHEK Defining Reality

2 CHUNG SHEK biography Chung Shek became interested in art during early childhood in the Netherlands and is largely self-taught. He began selling professional artwork by the time he had reached his mid-twenties and was strongly inspired by old masters such as Vermeer, Ingres and Bouguereau. After being encouraged by such great works of art, Chung Shek focused his work towards the realistic genre of oil paintings a genre which allows him to create the extensive detail of his compositions due to its versatility and luminous qualities. Chung Shek focuses on ensuring all his compositions are highly contemporary and yet also hold firmly classical aspects his work is rooted in mastering traditional artistic techniques such as sfumato, chiaroscuro and the use of dramatic lighting to create richly saturated colour compositions. This results in Chung Shek s distinctive style the subjects of his work are brought to life by his detailed interpretations, encapsulating the character and emotions in a dynamic piece of unique art. Although the ballerina and koi carp paintings represent the majority of his public productions, his portraits and private commissions further demonstrate the depth of his grasp and understanding in the fundamentals of oil painting. Dancers and wildlife are reoccurring themes in European paintings; Chung Shek demonstrates a fresh re-working of this tradition, characterised by a strong sense of animation and the ability to bring his work to life through oils. Affordable Art Fair London CFA Gallery Eton Affordable Art Fair Hampstead CFA Gallery Eton EXHIBITIONS Edinburgh Art Fair CFA Gallery Eton Glasgow Art Fair CFA Gallery Eton Bristol Art Fair CFA Gallery Eton 20/21 Art Fair Royal College Of Art London 1

3 THE CONTEMPORARY FINE ART GALLERY ETON CHUNG SHEK One Man Exhibition 2014 Defining Reality Sunday, March 16 th 2014, am 5.00 pm at 31 High Street, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 6AX T: +44 (0) M: +44 (0) (24 hours) E: Further works can be viewed on our website: Open 7 days a week 9.30am 5.00 pm Chung will be in attendance. All paintings are from the artist s studios. Champagne The paintings may be viewed and purchased prior to the exhibition opening.

4 3 Grace in Motion 36 x 48 Front Cover Company Class 40 x 40

5 Stage Rehearsal 36 x 48 4

6 5 Dance Partners 36 x 48

7 Weightless Elegance 36 x 48 6

8 7 Pursuit of Perfection 40 x 60

9 A Touch of Passion 36 x 48 8

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11 Alice in Wonderland Series 2 20 x 40 (x5) 10

12 11 Koi 36 x 48

13 Top Left Defining Moment in Black 36 x 36 Top Right Defining Moment in White 36 x 36 Bottom Right Ballet Piano 36 x 48 12

14 Top Left Rhythm of Dance 40 x 40 Top Right Blue Shoes 36 x 36 Bottom Left En Pointe in Black 30 x 40 13

15 Top Left Performance 36 x 36 Top Right Master Class 24 x 24 Bottom Right Waiting to Dance in Green 30 x 40 14

16 Graceful Moment 24 x 30 Prelude 30 x 40 15

17 Graceful Repose 30 x 40 Graceful Beauty 30 x 40 16

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Stretching Out 24 x 24 Bottom Right Interlude 24 x 24

19 Opposite Page Preparation 24 x 24 Top Left Stretching 24 x 24 Top Right Warming Up 24 x 24 Bottom Left Stretching Out 24 x 24 Bottom Right Interlude 24 x 24 Timeless Elegance 30 x 40 Back Cover Ballet Piano 2 40 x 40 18

20 THE CONTEMPORARY FINE ART GALLERY ETON 31 High Street, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 6AX Tel: Mobile:

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