Szabotage, UK
Szabotage is an visual artist, street artist and designer, who has become a prominent figure on the local Hong Kong art scene since his arrival in Asia five years ago. Inspired by Hong Kong's iconic style of urban architecture and emotive streetscapes, his pieces incorporate bright neon colours mixed with popular culture references. Through his artwork, he explores themes of personal freedom with a humorous play on words.
Testament to his talent and popularity, the artists credits include a sold out exhibition in London, two successful solo shows and numerous group shows in Hong Kong. Szabotage originals have also been exhibited at the Asia Contemporary Art Show and the Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong. Commission clients include Jaeger LeCoultre, Deutsche Bank, H Developments, The Ritz Carlton, among other brands and establishments.
Szabotage has painted for the HKwalls street art festival and was a finalist in the global phenomenon 'Secret Walls,' where he became notorious for his old-school graffiti style and onstage antics. These antics debuted on the TEDx stage in 2017 with his talk ‘Resilience is the Ultimate High’.
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New Artworks, 2021
“Stencilicious”- Spray Paint and Stencil on Canvas with Lacquer Finish- 110 x 75 cm- 2021
“Cocktail O’Clock”- Spray Paint, Stencil and Ink on Glass Frame- 72 x 54 cm- 2021
“Rayne”- Spray Paint, Stencil and Ink on Canvas- 102 x 76 cm-2021
Spraycation, 2020
Sanity Strikes- Spraypaint and Markers on canvas- 102 cm x 76 cm- 2020
Pandora, Pretty in Pink- Spraypaint and Markers on canvas- 90 x 60 cm- 2020
Dolly Parton- Spray Paint and Ink on Canvas- 61 cm x 90 cm- 2020
Fuschia Frolicks- Spray Paint, Stencil and Ink on Canvas with resin finish- 61cm x 90cm- 2019
BAGEL RUN- Spraypaint and Markers on card- 76 cm x 52 cm- 2020
It’s All In The Lips- Spray Paint and Ink on Canvas- 61 cm x 90 cm- 2020
The Stars Still Shine- Spray Paint, Stencil and Ink on Canvas- 61 cm x 90 cm- 2020
Neon GLAMOUR- Spraypaint and Markers on canvas- 102 x 76 cm- 2020
Two Heads Are Better Than One- Spray Paint, Stencil and Ink on Canvas- 61 cm x 90 cm- 2020
SPRAYCATION- Spray Paint, Stencil and Ink on Canvas- 61 cm x 90 cm- 2020
Manon- Spraypaint and Markers on canvas- 90 cm x 60 cm- 2020
Threes a crowd- 1 m x 1 m- Spraypaint and Markers on canvas- 2020
HK JACKIE STUDY 1- Spraypaint and Marker on card- Unframed- 53 cm x 38 cm
HK JACKIE STUDY 2- Spraypaint and Marker on card- Unframed- 53 cm x 38 cm
HK JACKIE STUDY 3- Spraypaint and Marker on card- Unframed- 53 cm x 38 cm
HK JACKIE STUDY 4- Spraypaint and Marker on card- Unframed- 53 cm x 38 cm
HK JACKIE STUDY 4- Spraypaint and Marker on card- Unframed- 53 cm x 38 cm
Don’t Panic Buy Shit!- Framed original artwork on paper- Spray Paint and marker on glass- 72 cm x 54 cm- 2020
Leap Of Faith- Framed original artwork on paper- Spray Paint and marker on glass and frame- 72 cm x 54 cm- 2020
Don’t Panic Swim- Framed original artwork on paper- Spray Paint and marker on glass and frame- 72 cm x 54 cm- 2020
Don’t Panic You Got This- Framed original artwork on paper- Spray Paint and marker on glass and frame- 72 cm x 54 cm- 2020
Thank Fuck Its Friday- Framed original artwork on paper- Spray Paint and marker on glass and frame- 72 cm x 54 cm- 2020
Don’t Panic Your Not Dead Yet- Framed original artwork on paper- Spray Paint and marker on glass and frame- 72 cm x 54 cm- 2020
Flora The Koi- Framed original artwork on paper- Spray Paint and marker on glass and frame- 72 cm x 54 cm- 2020
Szabotage Tag- Framed original artwork on paper- Spray Paint and marker on glass and frame- 72 cm x 54 cm- 2020
HONG KONG PING PONG RED paper- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
HONG KONG PETE TONG BLUE paper- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
HONG KONG HKG BLUE canvas unframed- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
HONG KONG KONG HONG paper- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
HONG KONG GONK PURPLE canvas unframed- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
HONG KONG PETE TONG YELLOW paper- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
IT’S ON LIKE HONG KONG RED canvas unframed- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
RAVE ON HONG KONG canvas unframed- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
HONG KONG GONE PING PONG TURQUOISE paper- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
HONG KONG SILVER canvas unframed- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
HONG KONG SOOTY canvas unframed- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
HONG KONG SING SONG paper- Spray Paint and Markers on paper/card- A3- 2020
Sublimey, 2019
“SUBLIMEY” is a Szabotage slang for the hyper-British expression “Cor Blimey” combined with the meaning of the word “Sublime”.
The show depicts the subconscious and its physical expression and how this can be manipulated by our activities and interactions. This can be likened to the stencil process in which an image is taken and reproduced, that in essence is the very crux of human existence. The second theme “Reflection” is about how we interpret and process the subliminal experiences we are having.
The entire collection is synonymous with the artist’s love and passion for Hong Kong and its iconic symbols.
“SUBLIMEY”- Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Marker and Ink- 61 x 91 cm- 2019
“Ride or Die”- Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Marker and Ink- 61 x 91 cm- 2019
“Green eyes”- Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Marker and Ink- 61 x 91 cm- 2019
“Frida”- Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Marker and expandable foam- 101 x 152 cm- 2018
“Dynasty”- Spray Paint Stencil and Ink with a Resin Finish- 102 x 158 cm- 2019
“Hong Kong Highs”- Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Marker and Ink- 122 x 92 cm- 2019
“Don’t Be Koi”- Spray Paint, Stencil and Graffiti Marker- 91 x 122 x 4 cm- 2018
“Twiggy”- Spray Paint, Stencil and Graffiti Marker- 61 x 91 x 4 cm- 2017
“Butterflies”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers on deconstructed Can Background- 78 x 54 cm- 2018
“Parrot”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers on deconstructed Can Background- 78 x 54 cm- 2018
“Mini Can Can Tin Tin and Snowy”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers on deconstructed Can Background- Framed- 26 x 26 cm 2018
“SEE horse”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers on deconstructed Can Background- 30 x 40 cm- 2019
“Flamingcoco”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers on deconstructed Can Background- 31 x 40 cm- 2019
“Birdie Macaw”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers on deconstructed Can Background- 78 x 54 cm- 2018
“Pink Koi Screen"- Hand Pulled Screen Print- 30 x 42 cm- 2016
“Puppy Love”- Spray Paint, Stencil and Graffiti Marker- 45 x 61 cm- 2014
“Mini Can Can I CAN”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers on deconstructed Can Background- Framed- 26 x 26 cm- 2018
“Fish tourists”- Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Marker and Ink- 30 x 40 cm- 2019
“Choose your dinner”- Spray Paint, Stencil and Graffiti Markers- Unframed -60 x 42 cm, Framed- 65 x 75 cm- 2019
“Little Fish Sushi”- Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Marker and Ink- 30 x 40 cm- 2019
“Sai Ying Pun High Street”- Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers- 60 x 92 cm- 2017
“Staunton”- Spray paint stencil and graffiti markers- 60 x 92 cm- 2018
“On Duty”- Spray paint stencil and graffiti markers- 60 x 91 x 4 cm- 2017
“Koi collection”- Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Marker and Ink- 30 x 40 cm- 2019
“Venomous Love Hiss Hiss”- Spray paint stencil and graffiti markers- 61 x 90 cm- 2018
“Shiny Koi - Red”- 10 Limited Edition LED Light- 90 x 66 cm- 2018
“Shiny Koi - Green”- 10 Limited Edition LED Light- 90 x 66 cm- 2018
“Shiny Koi - Blue”- 10 Limited Edition LED Light- 90 x 66 cm- 2018
“Captivate”- Spray Paint, Spray Paint Cap and Graffiti Markers- Framed- 94 x 39 cm- 2019
Fish ‘n’ Chips, 2017
“Balaclava Koi Orange”- Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Marker- 60 x 90 cm- 2017
“Balaclava Koi Blue”- Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Marker- 60 x 90 cm- 017
“Balaclava Koi Grey”- Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Marker- 60 x 90 cm- 017
“Fish N Chips Collection 1”- Spray Paint and Stencil- 54 x 72 cm- 2017
“Fish N Chips Collection 2”- Spray Paint and Stencil- 54 x 72 cm- 2017
“Fish N Chips Collection 3”- Spray Paint and Stencil- 54 x 72 cm- 2017
“Koi-D 2”- Spray Paint on Canvas- 76 x 76 cm- 2017
“Koi-D Black/Purple”- Mixed Media Spray Paint, Stencil and Graffiti Marker- 76 x 76 cm- 2017
“Koi-D Yellow/Blue”- Mixed Media Spray Paint, Stencil and Graffiti Marker- 76 x 76 cm- 2017
“Fish N Chipster Hipster Blue”- Spray Paint and Stencil on Paper- 54 x 72 cm- 2017
“Fish N Chipster Hipster Orange”- Spray Paint and Stencil on Paper- 54 x 72 cm- 2017
“Fish N Chipster Hipster Red”- Spray Paint and Stencil on Paper- 54 x 72 cm- 2017
“Lucky Koi Canary”- Spray Paint and Stencil- 54 x 72 cm- 2017
“Lucky Koi Ghost”- Spray Paint and Stencil- 54 x 72 cm- 2017
“Lucky Koi Corel”- Spray Paint and Stencil- 54 x 72 cm- 2017
"A Lil Koi - Yellow - Purple "- Spraypaint- 24 x 30 cm- 2018
"A Lil Koi -Yellow - Red-"- Spraypaint- 24 x 30 cm- 018
"A Lil Koi - Pink - Blue "- Spraypaint- 24 x 30 cm- 2018
"A Lil Koi - Yellow - Neon Red "- Spraypaint- 24 x 30 cm- 2018
“Koi N Chips”- Spray Paint and Stencil- 63 x 94 cm- 2017
“Don`t Panic U Can Koi”- Spray Paint and Stencil- 63 x 94 cm- 2017
"Junk Life"- Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Marker- 60 x 90 cm- 2017
"The Cry"- Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Marker- 60 x 90 cm- 2017
"The Kiss"- Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Marker- 60 x 90 cm- 2017
"Double Dead Day" - Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Markers- 40 x 51 cm- 2017
"Shine Bright"- pray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Markers- 40 x 51 cm- 2017
"Japanese Geisha Dreams"- Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Markers- 35 x 61 cm- 2017
"Good To Go Monroe"- UV Ink, Spray Paint, Stencil, Graffiti Markers- 35 x 35 cm- 2018
The “Can Can” Collection,2017
Artists in Hong Kong may not recycle empty aerosol materials through usual public channels. Szabotage discovered there is no legitimate and sustainable way to recycle spray cans without registering as a chemical waste producer and privately contracting the removal of cans. As an artist continuously consuming aerosol cans, Szabotage set out to creatively solve the problem of leftover spray cans. Through disassembling and objectifying the spray can, turning the medium into the object, the artist resolves the dilemma of aerosol can consumption and continues the positive life of the entire creative artifact.
Szabotage is inspired by playful use of language and exploring meanings of the word “can”. Furthermore, Ron Arad’s avante-garde industrial furniture design from the 1980’s informs the work. He explains: “I like to think the can and its process has unleashed my humour, and I have looked for ways to explore the humour and the coincidence of the use of the word “can”! I can! Can vas! We can! Tin man can! Can Can! [I take] a fun and light-hearted approach where the subject is informed by the can...
The “Can Can” collection takes on a new personality for my work and becomes very sexy and witty, as well as a hard piece of industrial-looking furniture for interiors. “In a way it reminds me of Ron Arad – the early days of welding the found objects together to make cool furniture.”
“Boba Fet”- Spray paint, graffiti markers, ink on the recycled spray can base- 97 x 66 cm- 2018
“C3PO”- Spray paint, graffiti markers, ink on the recycled spray can base- 96 x 66 cm- 2018
“Stormzy”- Spray paint, graffiti markers, ink on the recycled spray can base- 139 x 88 cm- 2018
"Darth"- Stencil and Hand Spray Paint on Deconstructed Can Background- 60 x 90 cm- 2018
“Patriotic Panic”- Stencil and Hand Spray Paint on Deconstructed Can Background- 60 x 90 cm- 2017
“Tinned Koi”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers- 60 x 90 cm- 2017
“Can Open Dreams”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers- 60 x 90 cm- 2017
“Tin Man Can”- Stencil and Hand Spray Paint on Deconstructed Can Background- 60 x 90 cm- 2017
“Jerry Can”- Stencil Mixed Media Spray Paint and Graffiti Markers on deconstructed Can Background- 60 x 90 cm- 2017
“Tin Tin 2”- Stencil and Hand Spray Paint on deconstructed Can Background- 60 x 90 cm- 2016
“Can Can Girl 3 Blondie”- Stencil and Hand Spray Paint on deconstructed Can Background- 60 x 90 cm- 2016
The Mini “Can Can” Collection, 2016
"Flipping Koi Flame"- Mini Can Can Collection- Spray paint and markers on CAN-Vas- 15 x 21 cm- 2016
"I CAN Mini" - Mini Can Can Collection- Spray paint and markers on CAN-Vas- 15 x 21 cm- 2016
"Flipping Koi Pinky" - Mini Can Can Collection- Spray paint and markers on CAN-Vas- 15 x 21 cm- 016