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Gayle Chong Kwan
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Gayle Chong Kwan by Georgia Kuhn, 2013
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| Born | 1973 (age 51–52) |
| Known for | Photography, visual arts |
Gayle Chong Kwan (born in 1973) is an artist who lives in London. She creates amazing art using photography, installations, and videos. Her work has been shown all over the world.
Gayle is famous for building large, detailed scenes and taking pictures of them. She often uses recycled materials, things she finds, and information from history. Her art is sometimes displayed in public places for everyone to see.
Learning and Art Studies
Gayle Chong Kwan has studied many interesting subjects. She went to the University of Manchester and earned a degree in Politics and Modern History. There, she focused on how countries changed after being ruled by others, especially in Africa.
Later, she studied Communications at the University of Stirling. She then went on to study Fine Art at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. She is also doing advanced research in Fine Art at the Royal College of Art in London.
Recognized for Her Work
Gayle Chong Kwan has received several awards for her unique art. These awards show how important and creative her work is.
- Arts Council England International Fellow (2005)
- Pépinières Européennes pour Jeunes Artistes Award (2005)
- Vauxhall Collective Photography Award (2008)
- Royal Scottish Academy Award (2013)
- Refocus: the Castlegate mima Photography Prize (2013) – This led to her creating a special art piece called "Arripare."
- Royal Scottish Academy Award for 'Wandering Waste' (2014)
- FATHOM Award, Four Corners, London (2014)
- British Council/Arts Council England International Artist Award (2015) – This award was for her project 'Photography in the Public Realm New York.'
About Gayle's Life
Gayle Chong Kwan was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her mother is Scottish, and her father is Chinese-Mauritian. Today, she lives in Leytonstone, London, with her two sons.
