Claudia Tong | Visual Art
Claudia Tong
I am an multidisciplinary artist based in London, dedicated to storytelling and humanity, creating at the intersection of physical and digital art. My practice spans from painting and illustration to mixed media, visual computing, photography and music. With an academic background in computer science and psychology, I value both intellectual rigour and creative freedom.
My paintings stand at the crossroads of reality and abstraction, portraying both physical spaces and emotional journeys. They unveil hidden gems and moments of serendipity in the seemingly plain everyday life.
My mixed media practice explores culture and identity by fusing classical Chinese philosophy, literature and calligraphy with contemporary art, creating a dynamic dialogue across time and cultures.
In the digital realm, I exhibit installations, computer graphics and impressionist photography accompanied by original music. My work navigates between geometric abstractions and real-life concepts, delving into the intersection of humanity and technology in our ever-evolving world.
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When not making art, I work in quantitative finance, contribute to charity art auctions and serve two artist communities: ArtCan and Assemblage Collective.
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Here is a 3-minute video that summarises my art up to 05/2024, featured by Ascend from Within.
Selected Exhibitions
NFT Bali, Indonesia (07/2024)
The Ideal Error, Digital Art Week, Shoreditch Arts Club, London, UK (04/2024)
China: A Consolidated History, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK (02/2024)
Assemblage, London Irish Centre, London, UK (02/2024)
St Peter's Open, St Peter’s Church De Beauvoir, London, UK (10/2023)
KHARITES, The Piece Palette | Millbank Tower Podium, London, UK (08/2023)
All for One and One for All, October Gallery, London, UK (07/2023)
Amplify, ArtCan | New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington, New Zealand (06/2023)
Night Skies and Astro Imaging, LoosenArt, Rome, Italy (04/2023 - 05/2023)
Play & Compassion, Kingshill House Creative Centre, Dursley, UK (03/2023 - 06/2023)
Through Her Eyes, Lyric Theatre Hammersmith, London, UK (03/2023)
100x100, BobCat Gallery, Online (03/2023)
Gratitude, Canco Park, Jersey City, NJ, USA (01/2023 - 02/2023)
Annual Mini Art Exhibition, Ghost Gallery, Seattle, WA, USA (12/2022 - 02/2023)
Platinum Jubilee Exhibition, Kensington Town Hall, London, UK (07/2022 - 07/2027)
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Speaking
Interview with ArtCan Founder and Director Kate Enters, Instagram Live (05/2024)
Night at the Museum (Featured NFT Launch & Artist Interview), Stargaze.Zone X Spaces (04/2024)
Exhibition Artist & Panel Speaker, Digital Art Week, Shoreditch Arts Club, London (04/2024)
Escape In/Out with artist interview, Follow.Art, Instagram Live (04/2023 - 06/2023)
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Charity Sales & Auctions
The Incubator Ball, Ickle Pickle, Plaisterers’ Hall, London, UK (03/2024)
A Letter in Mind, National Brain Appeal | Gallery Different, London, UK (10/2023)
From ArtCan with Love, ArtCan, Bermondsey Project Space, London, UK (07/2023)
Inspirational Women Artists, 'A Space' Arts, Southampton, UK (03/2023 - 04/2023)
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Selected Publications and Regular Features
Panocha Zine: Issue 12 - Remix, Issue 11 - Money, Issue 10 -Yerba
Metaspace Gallery, Minecraft 51.195.204.57:25622: Issue 1, Issue 2 - Positive Vibes Only, Issue 3 - All Great Art is Rejected Art, Issue 4 - 30 Days 30 Artists, Issue 5 - A Space for Change
Haus-a-Rest: Issue 36 - Heterotopia, Issue 37 - Alter Egos, Issue 39 - What They Don’t Teach You in Art School, Issue 44 - Surfaces and Connections
Impressionography: A Moment of Movement, Fall into Autumn
[Cover Art] Issue 5, The Passionfruit Review (12/2023)
Lights Out, Cosmic Daffodil Journal (11/2023)
Issue 3, Metachrosis Literary (11/2023)
Vol 17 Issue 3, Meat for Tea: The Valley Review (10/2023)
Climate Art Collection (06/2023)
Illustra Ciencia (04/2023)
A Bunch of Apocynaceae (02/2023)
London by Urban Sketchers (07/2022)
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Competitions
2024-07-13 NFT of the Day, NFT Design Awards (07/2024)
Art of the Month, Pack & Send UK (05/2024)
Runner-Up (2nd place), Mascot Illustration Contest, Sanctuary Magazine (01/2024)
Honorable Mention Award, Rivers and Bridges, Upward Gallery (10/2022)
Finalist, Atmosphere, Upward Gallery (10/2022)
Finalist, Mental Health Exhibition, Doncaster Art Fair (06/2021)
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Education
BA Magna Cum Laude in Computer Science, Brown University
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