Inside the Studio

Adrian Kay Wong in residency at MacArthur Place

Adrian Kay Wong painting a piece inspired by shadows cast by a door in a studio at MacArthur Place. — Photo by Emma K Creative

During his Uprise Art x MacArthur Place residency, Adrian Kay Wong found inspiration in the slow pace of the secluded Sonoma grounds, which afforded ample time for exploration, reflection, and meditation.

In this series of oil paintings on paper, Adrian captures the nuances of architecture and landscape surrounding MacArthur Place. With a particular focus on the directional light at different times of day, Adrian's work highlights quiet undisturbed moments that occur beyond our attention.

Adrian Kay Wong squatting to take a photo of the shadows on a balcony at MacArthur Place. — Photo by Emma K Creative

A close-up of Adrian Kay Wong sketching in a notebook on a balcony at MacArthur Place. — Photo by Emma K Creative

An overhead look as Adrian Kay Wong uses a piece of vellum to sketch out an artwork inspired by MacArthur Place. — Photo by Emma K Creative

Adrian Kay Wong sitting at a table scrolling through images on his computer at MacArthur Place. — Photo by Emma K Creative

These paintings were made during my stay at The MacArthur Place Residency in Sonoma. My time there allowed me the freedom to take a slower approach to my art-making.
Adrian Kay Wong

A cell phone being held up by Adrian Kay Wong in front of a computer at MacArthur Place. — Photo by Emma K Creative

Adrian Kay Wong using a palette knife to spread paint along paper spread out on a table at MacArthur Place. — Photo by Emma K Creative

Adrian Kay Wong smiling inside his studio at MacArthur Place. — Photo by Emma K Creative

There was a particular casualness where I had the freedom to wander their grounds and take in my surroundings that does not come often in my usual practice. It was an opportunity for quiet and undisturbed observation.
Adrian Kay Wong