Tatler Hong Kong

Alphabet City

- Illustrati­on by Kenny Leung

Multifacet­ed artist Kenny Leung draws, takes photograph­s and makes prints, but he is best known for his paintings of Hong Kong buildings and streets reimagined in the shape of animals. And when it came to drawing Happy Valley, home to one of the world’s most famous racecourse­s, Leung knew there was only animal that fit the bill: a horse. “I don’t like to gamble, but I did go to the races a few years ago at a company event,” says Leung. “What an exciting evening. We had dinner at the racecourse and had a spectacula­r view of the finish line. But I was unlucky—i didn’t win anything.”

 ??  ?? Alphabet City is a series in 26 parts. Each month, Tatler invites an artist to create a work that celebrates the best of Hong Kong, from A to Z
Alphabet City is a series in 26 parts. Each month, Tatler invites an artist to create a work that celebrates the best of Hong Kong, from A to Z

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