Hebrew names in Chinese Songti Fonts
Songti (宋體) , a writing style derived from the China Song Dynasty , using woodblock techniques created to enable movable type. It has relatively thinner horizontal lines compared to vertical … Continue reading
Gmar Chatima Tova
Gmar Chatima Tova, a Jewish phrase translates to “May You be Inscribed and Sealed for a Good Year”. Jewish people greet each others on Yom Kippur, or The Day of … Continue reading
Exhibition: You See, I Hear You
This series of colourful dotty paintings is dedicated to my mentor, Henry Steiner – world-renowned graphic designer, for his inspiring teachings and encouragement for my artistic career. The first time I had … Continue reading
“Oy Vey! How do I explain my work?”
“Oy Vey!” borrowed from Yiddish, expressing surprise or dismay; distress or grief. It’s similar to “Aiya” 哎啊 in Cantonese. This video shows the collection of work the artist has created and … Continue reading
Beat Till It Blooms
Oil on pine panel, 30 x 84 x 1cm, 2019 I created this work in the summer of 2019 in response to the Yuen Long Attack incident on July 21; … Continue reading
Lech Lecha
The first three verses of Parasha Lech Lecha, Genesis Chapter 12 1. And the Lord said to Abram, “Go forth from your land and from your birthplace and from your … Continue reading
Song of Songs
A beautiful verse from “Song of Songs”, written by King Solomon, יִשָּׁקֵ֙נִי֙ מִנְּשִׁיק֣וֹת פִּ֔יהוּ כִּֽי־טוֹבִ֥ים דֹּדֶ֖יךָ מִיָּֽיִן׃ (Oh, give me of the kisses of your mouth, For your love is … Continue reading
That’s not history
25x25cm, Giclee print on paper, 4 pieces, 2020 2020 has been an unprecedented year for all of us. What else do you see?
That’s not Kosher
60x100cm, 20x100cm, Acrylic on canvas, 2016 The local cafes in Hong Kong, Cha Chaang Teng, have all the popular authentic Cantonese pork dishes which were once my favourite dishes. To … Continue reading
That’s not a lobster
100x100cm, Acrylic and archival ink on canvas, 2020 Two birds are arguing with each other, “To war or not to war?”
Blessings for the new year in Chinese Hebrew calligraphy
It’s a Chinese tradition and custom to hang red banners with messages of good luck and fortune for the new year. How about greetings in my new Hebrew calligraphy? Wish … Continue reading
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