Hong Kong’s own May Yeung: Turning Life’s Darkest Moments into Art’s Brightest Magic

Our youngest guest is in the house today!

I started this show in Hong Kong, and I run this show in Hong Kong. I’m originally from Hong Kong, talking to guests from every corner of the world. Yet, so far, I haven’t interviewed any guest from right here in Hong Kong.

Today, that changes.

I’m excited to bring a local guest to the studio—May Yeung, founder of the charity Art of My Family, a teaching artist, a cancer survivor, a mother to a 11-month-old cute boy. May has experienced many life changes over the years, and she’s determined to use the power of art, in her own way, to change lives and create an environmentally sustainable, mentally healthy, and socially inclusive society here in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is not just about business, finance, and money. May has chosen a different path to do well and do good.

And as a side note: we’ve got our youngest guest ever—May’s 11-month-old son—joining us on the show, so don’t go away!

Episode Breakdown:

3:17—From Wall Scribbles to Ceramics: A Childhood Steeped in Art

“From the time I was around two years old, I would draw on walls before I could even write my name. By five, my father and I were creating ceramics together. At age 12, my fascination with dadaism and pop art gave me the conviction to become an artist.”

"I met Professor Jeff Oppenheimer who gave a lecture on integrating art into daily life, and daily life into art, and the contents of this lecture really helped to form the framework and direction of my art to this day."

6:00—Where Art Meets Music: How Music Has Influenced Her Art Creation

8:41—From Crunching Numbers to Crafting Impact: How Finance Led May to Art and Social Change

11:20—Faith Over Fear: How Battling Cancer Transformed a Perfectionist into a Celebrator of Life’s Small Wins

"I think the cancer experience really let me feel a greater sense of conviction to serve the underprivileged"

16:25—Art for Archer: How Motherhood and Heritage Shape Her Creations

18:09—Dim Sum and Chinese Checkers: Weaving Hong Kong’s Culture into Every Piece of Art

21:34—Memorable Art Pieces “What If” and “Blossom Love”: Sculpting Bridges Between Cultures and Endless Possibilities

23:19—From Corporate CSR to Creative Compassion: The Birth of Art of My Family

30:00—May’s Life Mission to Inspire the Next Generation: The Three C’s of Art Education and the Role of a Teaching Artist

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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: May Yeung

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