Anna Tong — UK New Artists

Born in Manchester, Anna descends from early Chinese migrants who arrived in the UK in the 1910s; her great-grandfather set up the first Chinese restaurant in London.

Anna’s father’s academic career meant an early life on the move for her; different countries, different schools, different people. Spanning cultures has been a source of inspiration - her upbringing sparked her curiosity in people and psyches. In her work, she explores the diverse subjects of time, memory, science, and the human condition.

After a 17-year career in technology (many of those years at Google), ‘Dwelling’ marks a return to Anna’s childhood dream of becoming an artist. She initially trained at Wimbledon College of Arts, followed by an English Literature BA Hons at the University of Warwick, and postgraduate studies at Motley Theatre Design School. “Dwelling” is her first step into the art world.

UKNA Projects:

Robert Walters Group UK New Artist of the Year Award 2023