Nina Pryde 派瑞芬
Early Years
Born in 1945, on the day when Hong Kong was liberated from Japan’s occupation, Nina Pryde grew up as one of nine children. She left school early to play her part in raising what was a large family in difficult financial circumstances. Throughout this time, drawing was a a passion, and she was later to develop this at an academic level, studying fashion design and pottery.
Academic Education and Influences
Nina joined the School of Continuing and Professional Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and in 2004 obtained a Diploma in Fine Arts. After problems with her hands forced her to give up pottery, Nina then studied Chinese Ink Painting at the Hong Kong Chingying Institute of Visual Arts with renowned artist Wucius Wong.
Following this, Nina joined a Masters course in fine arts jointly run by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the Hong Kong School of Art from which she graduated in 2007 with the Outstanding Student Award for her work, “The Sound of Silence”.
Nina now works from the Pryde Studio in Fotan, Hong Kong.
Internalizing the Outer World
Nina revels in the landscapes of Hong Kong, revealed to her on the hiking trails where she seeks inspiration from the natural world. She has also incorporated the landscapes of Japan into her works, travelling widely and applying the external world to paper.
Unexpected Combinations
After graduation Nina continued to study with Wucius Wong and under his mentoring she further developed her own style and technique.
Nina’s creations combine ink art with collage, juxtaposing classical landscapes with modern details. The blending of eternal and the contemporary creates a twist in the viewer’s perception, and the seamless mix of the two draws the viewer in to assimilate the unexpected information.
Exhibition History and Collector Base
Nina is a Member of the Hong Kong Union of Visual Artists and Chinese Ink Painting Institute, as well as Honorary President of the Hong Kong Modern Ink Painting Society.
Her works have been exhibited in Art15, London (2015), Fine Art Asia, Hong Kong (2014), Reflections in Ink at the Hong Kong Central Library Exhibition Hall (2011), The 3rd Contemporary Chinese Painting Biennial Exhibition, Taiwan (2010) and others. In 2003, she was awarded second prize for Creative Artwork by the Association of Artists in China (Guilin City) and Korea (Incheon City). Nina was also a finalist at the Hong Kong Contemporary Art Biennial Awards in 2013.
Her works are in the collections of The University Museum and Art Gallery of Hong Kong University and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel, as well as many private organizations.
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Infinity
15 Jul - 17 Aug 2019Galerie Ora-Ora is proud to present Nina Pryde’s solo exhibition Infinity with the opening reception to be held from 6 to 8 pm on July 16 (Tuesday). Infinity pays homage...Read more -
Taipei Dangdai
Black: Recategorize 17 - 20 Jan 2019We are delighted to participate in the inaugural edition of Taipei Dangdai with the curated show Black: Recategorize, where we will present the works of Juri Markkula, Huang Dan, Xiao...Read more -
Winter Sunrise - A Joint Sculpture Exhibition
6 - 23 Nov 2015Each November brings Hong Kong Art Gallery Week, a week-long Arts Festival of Talks, Tours, Studio Visits, circling Art Buses touring the different art districts, Art Lates as well as...Read more -
Fine Art Asia 2015
Chubby Comedy - Xu Hongfei 4 - 7 Oct 2015With fluid, vivid poses and buxom female bodies, world renowned sculptor Xu Hongfei’s “Chubby Women” sculptures convey a sense of exquisiteness, representing the beauty of freedom and revealing the powerful...Read more -
Art15 London
21 - 23 May 2015Ora-Ora participated at Art15 London from 21-23 May and the show was well received by both local and international audiences. We were delighted to stage the works of renowned Chinese...Read more -
Fine Art Asia 2014
Wucius Wong & Nina Pryde Joint Exhibition 3 - 7 Oct 2014Recognized for their continuous passion and dedication to the development of contemporary ink, 2014 has been an exceptional year for Galerie Ora-Ora. Presenting a groundbreaking contemporary ink exhibition programme back...Read more -
START Art Fair
25 - 29 Jun 2014London's newest art fair, START drew to a successful close at the Saatchi Gallery on 29th June 2014. The fair was particularly international in scope: 46 galleries came from 21...Read more -
I Want to be Seen - Hong Kong Artist Group Show
14 May - 30 Jun 2014Living in a society derived of constant change, the youth of Hong Kong have also evolved, becoming more aware of their rights, their role and ultimately their identity. Through the...Read more -
"Rediscovering Shui Mo" Series I - Determination by Nina Pryde
29 Oct - 13 Nov 2013Committed to pursuing the depth and philosophy of shui mo (“water-ink”), Galerie Ora-Ora has been dedicated to the development of ink since the very beginning. Riding on the undeniable trend...Read more
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Galerie Ora-Ora opens Nina Pryde’s solo exhibition ‘Infinity’
July 30, 2019HONG KONG.- Galerie Ora-Ora is presenting Hong Kong-based artist Nina Pryde’s third main exhibition with the gallery. Infinity on view from July 16 through August...Read more -
5 Art Exhibitions in Hong Kong to Check Out Before Summer Ends
July 25, 2019Infinity pays homage to a scripture of East Asian Buddhism. The artist wishes to communicate her belief that “The human heart is like a painter...Read more -
Galerie Ora-Ora opens Nina Pryde’s solo exhibition ‘Infinity’
July 22, 2019Galerie Ora-Ora is presenting Hong Kong-based artist Nina Pryde’s third main exhibition with the gallery. Infinity on view from July 16 through August 17. Infinity...Read more -
Infinity – Solo Exhibition by Nina Pryde
July 16, 2019Galerie Ora-Ora is proud to present Nina Pryde’s solo exhibition Infinity with the opening reception to be held from 6 to 8 pm on July...Read more -
Nina Pryde Solo Exhibition “INFINITY” at Galerie Ora-Ora
July 16, 2019Galerie Ora-Ora presents Nina Pryde’s solo exhibition “Infinity” from 16 July until 17 August. The Hong Kong artist excels at painting abstract landscapes using Chinese...Read more -
“INFINITY” A Solo Exhibition by Nina Pryde
July 16, 2019Galerie Ora-Ora is proud to present Nina Pryde’s solo exhibition Infinity with the opening reception to be held from 6 to 8 pm on July...Read more