Artist Introduction

Born in Xinhui, Guangdong Province, 1931, Au Yeung Nai-chim settled in Hong Kong at the age of seven. He learned Western painting techniques early in life, specialising in drawing, sketching and watercolour. He won prizes at the Huanan Art Competition in Guangzhou and the Beijing National Youth Art Competition. He served as art editor for several publications and taught at multiple art and design institutions in Hong Kong.

A member of the Geng Zi Painting Society, Au Yeung has practised outdoor landscape sketching for over 60 years, covering the entire city of Hong Kong and many places in the mainland. In the 1990s, he spent five years visiting every corner of Hong Kong, completing nearly 2,000 sketch works. His artworks reflect his keen observation and sensitivity to happenings and sentiment in the city. In 2008, he was awarded the Medal of Honour by the HKSAR government in recognition of his contribution to the field of art.