50 Women: An Interview with Eva Kwong
We sat down with artist, Eva Kwong. Here, she explains her creative process.
Eva Kwong
Artist Eva Kwong on the “Kings and Queens” Mural and Faces of Akron
Artist Eva Kwong discusses the "Kings and Queens" mural, painted by her late husband Kirk Mangus (1952-2013) and 25 Summit County teens in 2006.
Learn more about the mural restoration project and Summit Artspace's new initiative, Faces of Akron, here:
Eva Kwong–What is your background?
Eva Kwong relates how at age 13 her family left Hong Kong to move to New York.
Eva Kwong–How do you see the future of ceramic art?
Eva Kwong relates how clay art has been around for a millenium and she believes clay art will be a big part of the future.
Eva Kwong–How would you describe your current work?
Eva Kwong describes how her current work shows the joy she sees in life.
Eva Kwong–What materials and techniques do you use?
Eva Kwong explains how she uses a variety of materials and techniques because it depends upon what she is trying to create.
Eva Kwong–How does your environment influence your work?
Eva Kwong relates how she is inspired by nature.
Eva Kwong–What are your major influences?
Eva Kwong talks about how her Grandmother and her work study job at a nature lab influenced her direction in art.
2021 BJE Artist Talk with Eva Kwong
2021 Biennial Juried Exhibition Artist Talk with Eva Kwong. Eva discusses her artistic journey, inspiration, and her work in the exhibition.