Young Soy Gallery

“Unproductive” by Sai Pradhan

•Medium: Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
•Size: 91.4cm x 91.4cm
•Price: $25,000 Hkd

“This is a self-portrait. I suppose sharing context on the scene is me breaking the proscenium, as it were. With that in mind, I enjoyed making the reading light look like a stage light, and the curtains a bit theatrical. I put in a soft sense of darkness around the lit scene, and played with the paint to make it scrim-like.
The audience’s gaze, etc, mine included.
The title is a wink, because we live in a world where all leisure is often commodified, and everything is an activity in prescribed blocks of time. Time seems to be removed from life, and is often not our own.
Besides, women are often not considered “productive” unless they’re very obviously working in commonly understood ways, or having children. When I stepped beyond a corporate work life, I used to feel a weird sense of guilt just being. The guilt didn’t come out of the thin blue; it’s conditioning and social
disapprobation at work. I am still made to experience it at times, because many people simply do not take art makers or writers seriously unless someone becomes
“famous,” but l’ve learned that the trick is to carry on.
And...turn things into art.” -

“What is this giddying place, With no firm-fixéd floor, That I knew not of before?” “It is Life,” said a mask-clad face. — The Masked Face, Thomas Hardy, 1917

Admit it. We are narcissists. From commissioned portraits of kings and nobles to “leaked” nudes of celebrities, we can’t help but be obsessed with immortalising our image.

Young Soy Gallery is proud to present “Unmasked”, a group exhibition that gathers four Hong Kong artists, Mr Koo, Louie Jaubere, Jerome Leung, Sai Pradhan, and one international artist, Jake Scharbach, to challenge the tradition of portrait making, propelling viewers to see portraiture as a mirror that reflects societal conditions and the shared emotions of our time.

In Mr Koo’s ambiguous faces and Jerome Leung’s mouthless figures, the two artists draw references from their day-to-day encounters to explore the transformative power of emotion and the nuances in human connections.

While Louie Jaubere and Jake Scharbach’s mixed media works interrogate our preoccupation with celebrity and the power structures that dictate society, Sai Pradhan’s introspective paintings challenge the stigma around work and (un-)productivity.

“Unmasked” invites viewers to re-examine “portraiture”, prompting them to see beyond what is visible, abandon the giddy masks, and contemplate on the complexity of the human condition that makes each face.

Rip away mask-clad faces and reconsider the images people present to the world at Young Soy Gallery between the 26th of September until the 13th of October.

UNMASKED | SEPTEMBER 26TH - https://mailchi.mp/youngsoy/unmasked

We’re OBSESSED with ‘s artist mugshot of her and her doggos. 🐶🐕🐾
Excited to share with y’all what we have in the pipeline for the next month. Stay tuned darlings, stay tuned… 😎

We have some exciting news from our international man of mystery .scharbach.studio . Whilst opening a new show at Froelick Gallery in hipster capital of the world Portland Oregon, we just received some jetfresh sketchbook studies from him, and have a not so lil something something brewing with him similar to this looming typhoon 🌀🌊☔️

“Sketchbook Study - Pedro De Alvarado” by Jake Scharbach

•Medium: Graphite, Colour Pencil and Paint on Paper
•Size: 29cm x 37cm
•Price: $8,000 Hkd

“Juxtaposition 1” by Jerome Leung

•Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
•Size: 70 cm (W) X 120 cm (H)
•Price: $30,000 Hkd

Paper, Paper Read all about it! 🚨📰🗞️
Shoutout for featuring our Hong Kong Baby Girl and her most recent show with in the paper. If you haven’t had the chance to check it out yet, her work will be up until this Sunday! Be there or be…. Square?

🧖‍♀️ “Hong Kong Baby Girl” | Kitty N Wong
📍 G/F, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
📆 July 31st-August 25th 2024

INTERNS WANTED! 🚨🔔📢
If you’re looking for an internship between September and December, then look no further! Young Soy Gallery is hiring interns. To apply to our internship program please email your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]!
We look forward to hearing from you! 😊

Highlights from ‘s tea party last Saturday! Even tho her residency has come to an end, the memories stay fresh in our minds like the refreshing sip of a D**g Ling Cha in this summer heat 🔥🥵☀️
Thank you to everyone who came by and made the day so special ❤️

Got no plans this Saturday? 🤔🧐💭
Well you’re in luck! Come by ‘s tea party and sip on some ice cold lemon tea while looking at Kitty Wong’s new artworks at Young Soy Gallery! 🧋☕️🍵

This Saturday, we are thrilled to celebrate the fruits of Kitty’s hard work during her residency at our gallery with a tea party. Not only will you be feasting on Kitty’s artworks, Hong Kong traditional snacks and bevies will be served at the party as well.

Come through darlings, come through!

📅 Date: August 10th, 2024
🕒 Time: 12:00 pm till 6 pm
📍 Location: Young Soy Gallery, The Cove, Upper Lascar Row, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

KITTY WONG'S TEA PARTY | AUGUST 10 - https://mailchi.mp/youngsoy/hkbbg-14168083

SEND NOODS!!! 🍜🍝🧢

Looking for a spicy new cap to protect you from this summer heat?
Then look no further, the “Send Noods” Cap by will be the perfect addition to your collection, available on the young soy gallery design store online or come grab one at Kitty’s residency at the gallery!

•Material: Embroidery on 100% Cotton Cap
•Price: $200hkd

🧖‍♀️ “Hong Kong Baby Girl” | Kitty N Wong
📍 G/F, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
📆 July 31st-August 13th 2024

And we’re off! ✈️🦋🚀 ‘s artist residency program kicked off today and we’re so excited for you guys to join us on her artistic journey the next few weeks at the gallery. Don’t be shy and come say hi, and be part of Kitty’s residency experience.

🧖‍♀️ “Hong Kong Baby Girl” | Kitty N Wong
📍 G/F, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
📆 July 31st-August 13th 2024

We’re BACK, baby! We’re thrilled to be hosting our second artist residency with the one and only Kitty Wong!
In her upcoming residency lovingly titled “HKBBG (Hong Kong Baby Girl),” Kitty will create a whole new series of works that celebrates the rich tapestry of Hong Kong contemporary culture.
Come visit Kitty’s pop-up studio and discover her passion for the city - we guarantee you’ll leave with a newfound appreciation for this bold, vibrant place we call home.
Our doors will be wide open from Weds - Sun, starting July 31st through August 13th. See you there! 🎨🌆🇭🇰

🧖‍♀️ “Hong Kong Baby Girl” | Kitty N Wong
📍 G/F, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
📆 July 31st-August 13th 2024

“Better to Give Birth to a Piece of Char Siu than You.” 🇭🇰👩‍🍳🍚
Less than a week until takes over for her residency!

🧖‍♀️ “Hong Kong Baby Girl” | Kitty N Wong
📍 G/F, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
📆 July 31st-August 13th 2024

New merch alert! 🚨🚨🚨

Looking for a new tote bag to add to the collection?
Then look no further, the “Sassy little B” and “Send Noods” totes by are fresher than a Fresca on the young soy gallery design store or come grab one next week at Kitty’s residency at the gallery!

•Material: Print on 100% Canvas Tote bag
•Price: $150hkd

🧖‍♀️ “Hong Kong Baby Girl” | Kitty N Wong
📍 G/F, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
📆 July 31st-August 13th 2024

Flashback to ‘s wall at 🚀🪐☄️
We’re super excited for y’all to come check out her artist residency and see what she cooks up during her 2 week takeover at the gallery!

🧖‍♀️ “Hong Kong Baby Girl” | Kitty N Wong
📍 G/F, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
📆 July 31st-August 13th 2024

HONG KONG BABY GIRL by Kitty Wong - https://mailchi.mp/youngsoy/hkbbg

Young Soy Gallery is proud to present HKBBG (Hong Kong Baby Girl), an artist-in-residence programme featuring Hong Kong artist Kitty Wong. 🧖‍♀️🇭🇰🍭

Having spent her formative years in Canada, Kitty has been capturing the memories she has of her childhood city Hong Kong for over a decade. Her illustrations are a love letter to the city — drawing inspirations from the collective memory as well as the uncompromisingly strong women and iconic scenery of Hong Kong. 

During her residency, Young Soy Gallery will be transformed into Kitty’s studio space where she will create a new body of work and invite the public to witness her creative process. 

“HKBBG” (Hong Kong Baby Girl) aims to awaken the playful, vivid and sassy energy within every Hong Konger, celebrating the city’s dynamic spirit and those who embody it.

Join us at Young Soy Gallery between July 31 to August 13 to awaken the HKBBG in you as you see Kitty’s imaginations come to life!

🧖‍♀️ “Hong Kong Baby Girl” | Kitty N Wong
📍 G/F, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
📆 July 31st-August 13th 2024

Fresh off da press 🔥🚒🌹

“Flowers and Fruit” Print by Jake Scharbach

In this print .scharbach.studio draws inspiration from a Still Life of Flowers and Fruit by Jan van Huysum (1715), juxtaposed with India’s Sagar Ahlawat bleeding during the bout against Delicious Orie of England.

•Edition: Limited series of 25
(1-10 hand embellished with 23.5k gold leaf)
•Medium: Archival Pigment Print on 310gsm Canson Infinity Rag
•Size: 46 cm (W) X 56 cm (H)
•Price: $2,800 Hkd

“Fashion, turn to the left
Fashion, turn to the right
Ooh fashion” 💼👜🧳
We were approached by none other than Louis Vuitton to curate the artwork for their new flagship store in Pacific Place with . was commissioned to create two massive wooden skyline pieces in Louis Vuitton’s bold eclectic style to complement the LV experience we all know and love. 🇮🇹🇫🇷❤️

Looking for a new vessel to drink your morning cuppa joe or tea out of? ☕️🫖🍵

How about a fine bone china festive mug in Faux’s iconic award-winning Hong Kong Willow Pattern in Blue and Silver designed by artist Mariko Jesse. Classic yet contemporary, Jesse’s designs are timeless in every way. Exquisitely packaged, the Willow Series is perfect for gifting on special occasions such as weddings and birthdays. These elegant ceramics are also great for giving at celebrations such as Christmas, New Year and Thanksgiving. Available in classic green and gold china exportware and red and gold.

Vintage Kong: Postcard from Repulse Bae. With summer in full effect, what better place to escape to than the beach! 🏝️⛱️☀️

Here’s two crazy stories from Repulse Bay:

1. Korean Actress Choi Eun-Hee and Director Shin Sang-Ok were abducted in 1978 from Repulse bay by a North Korean submarine and forced to make films for Kim Jong Il.

2. In the 1920s there used to be a flight via sea plane from Repulse Bay to Macao.

Hong Kong diner, bakery or street food? Which one wins? 🍜🍞🍢

“Hong Kong diner”, “Hong Kong bakery” and “Hong Kong Street Food” Print by Kitty Wong

•Edition: Open Edition
•Medium: Hand Embellished Giclee print on Moab Entrada Natural
•Size: 21 cm (W) X 30 cm (H)
•Price: $800 Hkd

HEARSAY! | July Edition - https://mailchi.mp/youngsoy/hearsay-march-14166965

Highlights from our wonderful day with ‘s Make it Better Programme, ‘s workshop with the kids went down a treat as well as our street art tour of our lovely neighbourhood! 🍭🍩🍬
We’d like to thank everyone who donated, Omacke for sharing his passion with the kids, our friends at SAF and team Young soy for their hard work. ❤️

Looking for excitement in your life? How about seeing these everyday on your walls! 🥳🎉🍾
All these magical prints by are available for purchase on our site in two sizes, in A2 and A4.

Here are the dirty deets on Riya’s prints:

• A2: 42 cm (W) X 59.4 cm (H)
• Edition: 1/10
• Price: $3,000 Hkd

• A4: 21 cm (W) X 29.7 cm (H)
• Edition: open edition
• Price: $500 Hkd

has been grinding for a huge project the past month and we’re super excited for y’all to see it… stay tuned friends… stay tuned… 📰🗞️🫣