Turning her hobby into a gallery is poised to be Ms Katie Fong’s standout achievement this year, showcasing her talent and creativity to a wider audience.
While she mentions a reluctance parallel to her decision to nurture her biggest idea, here’s my favourite amongst pictures she featured during her graduation.
BRIDGING THE GAPS
The common denominator? Disney! Working with the company for over 10 years, acquaintances turned friends gained career movement.
Katie loves going to Disney and she would take photos of performers and would tag them. One of them was me and with Katie Fong’s inspirational achievement of turning her passion into a gallery, let’s read through her inspirational journey.
What inspired you to create/pass these entries?
“A long time ago, when I was a little kid, I visited Tokyo Disneyland which gave me the most magical fantasy and served as a childhood memory. As soon as Hong Kong built its own Disneyland, I wanted to use my beautiful experience to take these photos, as to reflect that core memory.”
Where did you take some of your shots?
“I took these shots from Hong Kong Disneyland.”
Is this your first time to exhibit your work?
“This is my first time holding an exhibition with other classmates. I learned many different ways of showing people how I felt through my vision. Teachers also taught me how to show the messages of the photos from a better angle.”
What’s your advice to those who fear showcasing their work?
A HOBBY TURNED TO GALLERY NOT ONLY FOR KATIE BUT FOR OTHERS TOO!
As I observed the exhibit, I was truly inspired by Katie’s dedication and motivation. It’s wonderful to see many artists, like her, exploring the depths of photography and transforming it into captivating art. Their mutual support is commendable, and it takes significant bravery to share their work with critics.
Creativity is inherently subjective; what deeply resonates with one person may not have the same impact on another. However, the beauty of this process is in its diversity. Katie is ready to embrace her next chapter, and I’ve heard exciting rumours about her potentially showcasing something Indigenous and unique.
I am proud of her and her friends for the success of their exhibit last June 2024. It’s a privilege to witness her passion evolve into something remarkable.
Keep up the great work, Katie!
