Wong Chun Pong

Wong Chun Pong began learning ceramics in 2006 and enjoys studying the characteristics of different types of clay, while also finding pleasure in the creative process. Chun Pong excels at shaping well-rounded forms, crafting smooth and graceful lines with a gentle appearance. Among them, "Pineapple Bun Man" stands out as the most iconic piece. Since 2009, Chun Pong has become a "Ci-fu", teaching the public and sharing ceramics techniques. The workshops taught by Chun Pong include "Ceramic Tangerine", "Potato Buddy" and "Ceramic plate painting".

Exhibition:

2007	Ni Gao Olympics The Pottery Workshop, Shang Hai
2009	Clay Gives Characters Pottery Gives Joy Pacific Place, Hong Kong
2010	The City Germinates St. James’ Creation Gallery, Hong Kong
2012	Clayfunland Harbour City, Hong Kong
	Lantern Luminos The Pottery Workshop, Hong Kong
2013	The Various Walks of Life St. James’ Creation Gallery, Hong Kong
	Outdoor Ceramic Sculpture St. Stephen’s Girls’ College, Hong Kong
2014	Being II The Pottery Workshop, Hong Kong
	Clay Story Central Library, Hong Kong

2015	Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale 2015 Icheon, South Korea
2016	The Wind Blows From Shigaraki Tai Wan X Japan X Macau X Hong Kong Art Exhibition The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Japan Taipei City Shilin Public Assembly Hall, Taiwan St. James’ Creation Gallery, Hong Kong
	Of this World Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong Art Brut Exhibition New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum ,Taiwan
2018	Echigo-tsumari Art Field - Gift from Land Tsunan-machi Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata, Japan
2019	Gift from Land X Gift from Earth CC Wu Building, Hong Kong
	Our Stories – Memories in Clay Tai Yau Plaza, HK Tram, Local shops, Hong Kong
	Design Inspire Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

Project:

2009	Workshops series by Labour and Welfare Bureau Hong Kong
2012	Library Etiquette, Central Library Hong Kong

Coperate Collaboration:

2012	LOVERAMICS Hong Kong

The Back Story

Pong has always been deeply into creating round and plump forms, as evident in his works. According to his mother, it stemmed from his fondness for the feel of round objects on his hands, as he loved rolling playdough into tangyuan-sized balls when he was small. In fact, Pong's interests are not limited to roundness, but extends to the pursuit of scale. Over the years, he has created numerous large-scale works. One of these works, created in commemoration of a teacher, is on display at the St. Stephen's Girls' College campus and reaches the height of a regular adult.

Pong has an impressive touch and keen observation. When introduced to a book in the studio about different types of clay, Pong scrutinized and laid his hands on every single photo of the different clays, reading by touch. From then on, he is able to distinguish between all types of clay by touch, being the natural ceramicist that he is. Pong's creative themes revolve around his family. One of his sets of works Mom with Trolley, featured at the 10th anniversary exhibition "Clay Gives Characters, Pottery Gives Joy (2009)", shows the pleasant times he had shopping at the supermarket with his mother. Family is a primary motive in Pong's creative endeavors.