J for Joy

Jono Toh is a new artist taking Hong Kong by storm. In July, ahead of his successful debut show You Tell Me at H Queen’s, he spoke to Tatler about what inspires him and why he’s determined to live his life bigger, bolder and brighter

By Tara Sobti.

ONE TO KNOW When you walk into Jono Toh’s home in Sai Wan, it’s immediately clear that there is an artist in residence. Think floor-to-ceiling mirrors, interesting light installations and a beautiful Gaetano Pesce striped Up chair drawing you into the living room. It’s eclectic and emotive, much like Toh’s art, which features bold colours, deconstructed circles and proportion play. “I’ve always been creative, leaning towards art, painting, sculpture or woodwork—anything that involves working with my hands,” he says. His childhood was fertile ground for his creativity to flourish: “I used to play a game with my father where I would draw something, then we would each take turns adding to it. For example, a wave that turned into the hair of a woman who had fish as lips. The…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2023

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