HONG Wai 洪慧 b. 1982, is a Shanghai born artist, raised in Macao who now lives and works in Paris since 2005. She holds a Master's degree from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris, specializing in "Language and Art Theory and Practice," with a research focus on "The Contemporary Expression of the Spirit of Chinese Literati Art." She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Literature from National Taiwan University.

Hong is inspired by Chinese literati painting, Hong Kong pop culture, and the works of French artist Sophie Calle. Her Hong Kong Express series reflects the energy of the city’s golden era, while Parisian Life explores the dreams and struggles of immigrants, distilling them into poetic Chinese characters.

The artist’s creations transcend boundaries, inviting viewers to experience a dialogue between tradition and modernity, delicacy and defiance.