Kevin Cheng

Visual Arts
Photography

Introduction

Cheng Kai-man, Kevin is a freelance photographer. He is devoted to photography and skilled in visual storytelling. Recently, he has been concentrating on narrative photography to reflect social topics and issues with lenses. Making use of drone technology and his gifted artistic talent, Kevin has broken free from physical barriers and the lack of space characterising Hong Kong to create images distinctly different from those stereotypical portrayal of the City. Not only with a dedication to own artistic creation, Kevin is also keen on taking roles as stage performer and event emcee.

Kevin has achieved outstanding results in several open competitions. He won the Champion and the 1st prize of Hong Kong Abilympics Creative Photography (Outdoor) Competitions in 2011 and 2015 respectively and later represented Hong Kong to participate in the International Abilympics (Korea) and won the Merit Award in the photography division.

Kevin’s works have been seen in various art exhibitions and projects, including his solo exhibition "Lion Rock and Space - Kevin Cheng's Truly Hong Kong Series Art Exhibition", "The Forgotten City Series: Exhibition of “City / Farmers", Affordable Art Fair, “detour”– Coexist Exhibition and Sharing and the Breathe Life Arts Exhibition 2018.

Artist Profile

2019 "Lion Rock and Space - Kevin Cheng's Truly Hong Kong Series Art Exhibition"
2017　 The 2nd Year Grantee of “Be Inspired! Artist Nurturing Scheme” (Visited the exhibitions and attended events

of the International Festival for Arts and Media Yokohama 2017)
2015-Present ADAHK Angels
2015　 The 3rd Year Grantee of “Artists with Disability Development Fund” (Completed photography courses in

Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and London College of Communication), Lee Hysan Foundation
2015　 “The Forgotten City Series: Exhibition of ‘City / Farmers’ – Solo Exhibition by Kevin Cheng”
2014 Elected as one of the “Hang Seng Bank - Regeneration Society Top Ten Regeneration Warriors”
2013 Published “The Forgotten City”
2012-2014 ADAHK Green Leaf Artists
2012 Graduated from Higher Diploma in Commercial Photography at UNIART

2010 Graduated from Higher Diploma in Multimedia Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Awards

2015
　First Prize, Photography (Outdoor) Competition, “The 9th Hong Kong Abilympics”, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
2014
　Gold Prize (“Happy Dreamland”), “Cross all Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2014”(Open Division), Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADA)
2012
　Silver Prize (“Lonely Shoes”), “Cross all Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2012”(Open Division), ADA
2011

　Special Prize, Photography (Outdoor) Competition, “The 8th International Abilympics”, International Abilympics Federation, Korea
　Champion, Photography (Outdoor) Competition, “The 8thHongKong Abilympics”, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
　Best Small Booth Award, “North District 2011 Flower, Bird Insect and Fish Show” (representative of ADA), North District Flower, Bird Insect and Fish Show Association
2010
　Bronze Medal, “The 30th Hong Kong Students Photography Contest” (black-and-white group), Hong Kong Baptist University
2009
　Special Recognition Awards, “Short Video Competition”, Equal Opportunities Commission
2003
　3rd runner-up, “The 3rd ‘Star River’ National Children’s Fine Arts Calligraphy & Photography Contest” (watercolor painting), China Youth & Children Research Center

Exhibition

2019
“Lion Rock and Space - Kevin Cheng's Truly Hong Kong Series Art Exhibition“, ADAM Art Space
2018
“Breathe Life Art Exhibition 2018 – Small Art, Big Heart”, Breathe Life Arts & Culture (Participating artist)

“An Invigorating New Pace – Group Exhibition Celebrating the New Art Space of ADAM”, ADAM Art Space (Participating artist)

2017
“Affordable Art Fair 2017“
2016
「3+3」 Exhibition, ADA

2015
    “Breastfeeding” photo exhibition, Outfocus Group Workshop
     The Forgotten City Series: Exhibition of “City / Farmers”, ADA
2014
    “Detour” – Coexist Exhibition and Sharing, PMQ & ADA
2013
    “Festival of Inclusive Arts 2013”, Inclusive Arts Exhibition, ADA

2012
　“Exploring the World”Green Leaf Scheme- Outdoor Photography Exhibition, ADA
2011
　“Life in the Concrete Jungle” Nominated Photos Exhibition, PETHOD
　“Hong Kong Flower Show” Exhibition (representitive of ADA), Leisure and Cultural Services Department
2010
　“North District 2010 Flower, Bird, Insect and Fish Show” Exhibition (representative of ADA), North District Flower, Bird, Insect and Fish Show Association
　“Four Generation”Jointed Exhibition of Teachers and Students, The Church of Christ Ming Yin College
2008
　“Edge HK” Exhibition, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
　“East Kowloon Photography Society Artworks Showcase”, Hong Kong Disabled East Kowloon Photography Society

Published Book

2013
　Photo Album “The Forgotten City”, Published by ADA,ISBN 9789881960436

Other Experience

2019
    “The Path Together (Rerun)”(as the real Kai-man), ADAHK
2018
    Life Planning Programme – Arts Industry Exploration (Participating Artist)
    Moving between the Gaps in Wanchai – A Wheelchair Experience Photography Workshop (Moderator), WYNG Foundation
    Hong Kong Jockey Club H.A.D Walk Project Eastern District x Southern District x Wan Chai (Participating artist), Hulu Culture
    ICAC“Youth Integrity Fest”Artist Sharing (Guest speaker), ICAC

Click here link to Artist Video

2017
“The Path Together“ Drama, ADA
2016
“Shakespeare Lives Festival : Miranda and Caliban - The Making of a Monster “Background photograph, UK Bird of paradise theater company
Artist with Disability Development Scheme – Community Inclusion Event 2016 Wonderland, ADA