So much of my art illustrates Hong Kong’s cityscape. I am constantly inspired by the irregularity of its buildings, streets, lights, and the chaos that you hear and see every day.
I struggled to express my passion through illustrating because I didn’t know how to start. I had so many ideas, styles I could go with, and thoughts in my head that I didn’t know how to properly execute them.
The more I explored Hong Kong, walking without a particular destination while taking pictures of things that caught my eye: a couple walking in the rain, a man carrying large boxes in busy streets on a sunny afternoon, a restaurant with neon signs that brightened the whole street, the more I was able to recognize what I wanted to express in my art. I wanted to illustrate the bright colours, the mundane activities people did to spend their day, and the long and endless streets that were filled with so many stories. This way, I am able to showcase the city in its most vibrant form. The stories and the energy of the city are what draw me in to making art.

I would take walks around the city primarily to de-stress. The chaos and the overwhelming pressure of living as an adult in Hong Kong is no easy feat. I try to avoid burnout as much as I can by balancing work and play. Whenever I take walks, I go around the city to look for sources of inspiration. I take a lot of pictures. If you look closely, there is always something joyful in Hong Kong. There is always something to discover, something to feel grateful for.

For me, the essence of my artistry is to express the many ways modern city brings about life and culture. The everyday routines of people, the buildings, the stories between streets, signposts, graffitti, and oldest shops still active today, all bring so much life to cities that otherwise can look grey, depending on the day you are having.

Illustrating Hong Kong, an everchanging city, and highlighting its most unique and joyful attributes is the most important part of my artistry. I believe this is a way for me to connect to Hong Kong. Even in the darkest days, finding the best parts of the place you live in makes a huge difference to the community.