For over 20 years my abstract works on paper have indirectly referenced the environment, images of nature and architecture. My monotypes are based on a collection of images from actual places either stored in my memory or from personal photographs and sketches. They capture a world in constant change. Through the intuitive process of monotype printmaking, each image is created on a plastic printing plate, using inks and crayons. The images are then transferred onto paper through an etching press, resulting in a unique print. This process which I have developed through the years, combines my painting and printmaking background, as well as my interest to explore the world around me beyond representational imagery.
Monotype on washi with natural wood frame and museum glass, 22.25” x 21.25” x 1.5”, 2018.
Monotype on washi with natural wood frame and museum glass, 22.25” x 21.25” x 1.5”, 2018.
Monotype and pencil crayons on paper, 2020, 14" x 14" image, 19" x 18" paper size. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
Monotype and pencil crayons on paper, 2020, 14" x 14" image, 19" x 18" paper size. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
Monotype on washi, 2020, 8” x 6” image. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
Monotype on washi, 2020, 8” x 6”. Sold to individual through Project 31, 2021.
Monotype on washi, 2020, 8” x 6”. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
Monotype on washi, 2020, 8” x 6”. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
Monotype on washi, 12” x 12.8”, 2019. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
Rooftop View (Plum Blossoms), Astrid Ho, 2018, Monotype with Chiyogami chine collé on washi, 11.25" x 8.5" paper.
Sold to individual through Project 31, 2021.
Ephemeral Thoughts, Astrid Ho, 2018, monotype on washi, 8.75" x 11" paper. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
Untitled (magenta & green), Astrid Ho, 2018, Monotype on washi, 6.75" x 6.75" paper. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
Untitled (pink & teal), Astrid Ho, 2018, monotype on washi, 5" x 5.25". Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
August Memory #1, Astrid Ho, 2017, monotype on washi, 8" x 6" paper. In individual’s art collection through Open Studio.
August Memory #2, Astrid Ho, 2017, monotype on washi, 8" x 6" paper. In individual’s art collection through Open Studio.
August Memory #3, Astrid Ho, 2017, monotype on washi, 8" x 6" paper size. In individual’s art collection through Open Studio.
August Memory #4, Astrid Ho, 2017, Monotype on washi, 8" x 6" paper. In individual’s art collection through Open Studio.
Rooftop View #2, Astrid Ho, 2018, monotype on washi, 9.75" x 8" paper. In individual’s art collection.
Rooftop View #3, Astrid Ho, 2018, monotype on washi, 10" x 7.5" paper. In Earl’s Restaurant (Toronto) art collection.
February 16 - March 18, 2017.
In Points of Abstraction, Astrid Ho explores images of various architectural interiors and exteriors in abstract compositions such as the Hearn Generating Station, and the Liverpool, England Train Station. The subjects of her work are based on personal photos taken from her phone in the summer of 2016 as a passive visitor of the locations. She sees formalist and abstract compositions in the everyday. See more.
Exhibition in the George Gilmour Members' Gallery, Open Studio.
Exhibition in the George Gilmour Members' Gallery, Open Studio.
Above #1, Astrid Ho, 2016, monotype on paper, ed. 1/1, 10.5” x 8.25” paper. Sold to private collector.
Each print is a monotype on paper by Astrid Ho, ed. 1/1, 10.5” x 8.25” paper, 2016.
Construct #3, Astrid Ho, 2016, monotype on paper, ed. 1/1, 10.5” x 8.25” paper. Sold to private collector.
2016, Astrid Ho, monotype on paper, ed. 1/1, 10.5” x 8.25” paper. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
2017, Astrid Ho, monotype and pencil crayons on paper, ed. 1/1, 30” x 36” paper. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
2017, Astrid Ho, monotype and pencil crayons on paper, ed. 1/1, 30” x 36” paper. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
My abstract works reference images of nature and the environment. In-Flight Views is a new series of monotypes on paper, which reference nature from an aerial view. The images are based on snapshots taken during flights to/from Thunder Bay, Vancouver and New York City, between August and November 2013. They explore distilled views of passing moments in time. Prints were printed at Open Studio. Read more
2013, Astrid Ho, monotype on paper, 29.5” x 21.5” paper size. Sold to private collector. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
2013, Astrid Ho, monotype and crayon on paper, 29.5” x 21.5” paper. Sold to private collector. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
2013, Astrid Ho, monotype, pencil crayon and crayon on paper, 30” x 22.5” paper size. Photo by Thomas Blanchard. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
2013, Astrid Ho, monotype and crayon on paper, 30” x 22.5” paper size. In the collection of the National Bank of Canada. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
Solo exhibition in George Gilmour Members' Gallery, Open Studio, 2014.
2013, Astrid Ho, monotype on paper, 29.5” x 21.5” paper. In collection of National Bank.
2013, Astrid Ho, monotype and crayon on paper, 30” x 22.5” paper. Photo by Thomas Blanchard. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
2013, Astrid Ho, monotype on washi, 18.5” x 48.5” paper. Photo by Thomas Blanchard. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
2014, Astrid Ho, monotype on paper, 27” x 41” paper. Photo by Thomas Blanchard. Inquire with artist for purchase interest.
My mother gave me various objects during Chinese celebrations such as the Lunar New Year or my birthday under the lunar calendar. At first I interpreted the objects as having profound meanings in Chinese mythology, and that these plastic, sprayed “gold” forms were given to me by my mother as a way to instill Chinese tradition. But the intention of these objects were merely kitsch, and my mother intended them to be whimsical gifts. Their interpreted meanings became the focus of my work, and I seek to find the narrative associated with these objects. Read more
I gratefully acknowledge the support from the Ontario Arts Council through the Access and Career Development Grant for this project. The prints in this exhibition were created at Open Studio, and portions of this project were printed in collaboration with master printer, Jill Graham.
See Globe and Mail review about the exhibition (2010).
Installation of Versions at Open Studio George Gilmour Members' Gallery, 2010. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
2010, Astrid Ho, lithography on Gampi tissue paper, edition of 3, 11.5” x 16.5” each. Inquire with artist for purchase interest. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
2010, Astrid Ho, lithography on Gampi tissue paper, edition of 3, 11.5” x 16.5” each. Inquire with artist for purchase interest. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
2010, Astrid Ho, lithography on Gampi tissue paper, edition of 3, 11.5” x 16.5” each. Inquire with artist for purchase interest. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
Year-of-the-Pig Candy Dish, Year-of-the-Pig Candy Dish (Yellow-Gold), 2010, lithographs on Kiraku Kozo paper, AP and edition of 3, 81 x 62 cm. Inquire with artist for purchase interest. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
Year-of-the-Pig Candy Dish, 2010, lithograph on Kiraku Kozo paper, AP, 81 x 62 cm. Inquire with artist for purchase interest. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
Exhibition of Versions at Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre October 1 to December 31, 2011. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
This is a series of print installations focusing on images based on the small gifts that my mother gives me. They are her way of instilling traditional Chinese values and beliefs. Having immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong at the age of five, her gifts are symbolic of the life that we left behind. They are both familiar and foreign. This series of prints attempts to reconcile my Canadian upbringing with the traditions and values of my Chinese background—as perceived by my mother’s ready-made gifts. Read more
2007, Astrid Ho, lithograph on Moriki Kozo paper, hand sewn, Ed. Of 14, 6.3" x 10" x 4". Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
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Past Stories, Present Sense, group exhibition co-curated with Suzanne Morrissette at Harbourfrount Centre. Artists are David Cheung, Brenda Joy Lem, Morris Lum and Emma Nishimura. June 20 - September 20, 2015. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
Past Stories, Present Sense, group exhibition co-curated with Suzanne Morrissette at Harbourfrount Centre. Artworks by Emma Nishimura and David Cheung. June 20 - September 20, 2015. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
Past Stories, Present Sense, group exhibition co-curated with Suzanne Morrissette at Harbourfrount Centre. Artworks are by David Cheung and Morris Lum. June 20 - September 20, 2015. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
Past Stories, Present Sense, group exhibition co-curated with Suzanne Morrissette at Harbourfrount Centre. Artworks are by Morris Lum and Brenda Joy Lem. June 20 - September 20, 2015. Photo by Thomas Blanchard.
A Collection of Prints: A Selection of Work from Members of Open Studio, November 2012 - February 2013
The vitrines of Harbourfront Centre on January 28 - April 15, 2012. Group exhibition curated by Patrick Macaulay with eight artists including Tara Cooper, Tom Ngo, Marie De Sousa and myself.
Broken Bowl #2, Astrid Ho, lithography on washi with handmade box, 1/1, 5.5” x 5.5” x 2.5”; bowl, 2007; box, 2011. Group exhibition, Constructed View, Harbourfront Centre, 2012. More
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