Artists

Identity—an intricate tapestry of cultural, social, and personal narratives—shapes the immersive installations of Toi-Yee Doris Ng. Using tactile materials, she explores themes of heritage, belonging and sense of self. Everyday objects are repurposed into evocative art pieces, enriched by recorded interviews and personal anecdotes within the context of marginalised communities. Her methodologies blend performative practices with spatial components, inviting viewers to engage both physically and emotionally.

A graduate of RMIT University, Hong Kong Art School, and Central Saint Martins, Ng is currently based in Hart Haus, Hong Kong. She serves as Chairperson of the Hong Kong Art School Alumni Network Committee and is actively involved in community art initiatives, including the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society and MTR Corporation. Her work has been exhibited in the Hong Kong Arts Centre, K11 Chi Art Space and 3812 gallery. She has been recently shortlisted in the Colours of Humanity Award 2024.

Aka Chow is a Rope Artist who uses rope (shibari skills) to experiment with bodies and objects, transforming them into a new art form. She seeks to discover the many possibilities of rope bondage through free-play with the body and creating sensory perceptions through photography, performance, and workshops.

Her practice concerns sexuality, gender, female issues, and the connection between our bodies and minds. Moving from writing to practicing rope art, she re-examines bodily experiences and explores sensory thinking beyond words.

(Related commentary published in Art Plus APRIL 2017 "Rope Bondage: The Binding Aesthetics of Body and Beauty")

Daphanie Wong is a freelance multidisciplinary artist who combines the roles of a photographer, cinematographer, and makeup artist. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematography and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is highly experienced in promoting inclusive art for SEN (Special Educational Needs) individuals through teaching multimedia arts.

She began her journey of overcoming emotional dysregulation in 2016 and was diagnosed with borderline personality traits in 2019. Following an eight-year journey of healing and reconciliation, she is committed to building a resilient sense of being despite internal incongruence. Drawing from her personal lived experiences and academic background, she continuously explores the connection between art and well-being. She is currently preparing to pursue a Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy, actively engaging in research and portfolio building to delve deeper into the field.

People who know Jade Hui will know, that they’re a mess, like all of their unfinished projects. Over the years, they’ve written scripts, dubbed for videos, sung, and drawn, but none of these mediums ever made them feel whole. They have been in and out of psychiatric facilities four times, now the only things that feel real to them are the voices in their head, proclaiming to be the Buddha and Avalokiteshvara, sometimes with other deities tagging along. Their greatest interest in life now is to figure out how the Buddha and bodhisattvas view and feel about current affairs, having fun synchronically. They will continue to experiment with mixed media work, attempting to capture their perspectives and wishes. Also, they feel deeply for other psychiatric patients, and hopefully, someday, the world will accept those of us who are different.

Sandra Wong has been passionate about painting since childhood. Diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of two, she adapted by relying on lip reading for communication. After years in graphic design, she returned to painting to fulfill her childhood dream. Eight years ago, she embarked on a solo journey across Europe, studying masterpieces that deepened her artistic perspective. During a recent year-long exploration through the seasons, she honed her foundational drawing skills to further her growth as a painter. Sandra hopes to use her personal journey to push the boundaries of artistic creation and share her unique vision with the world.