Hilde Mertens
Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy
ART SALON
the eight Chinese characters Project
For our first Art Salon, we invite you to come and explore the Yao Sang Cheong calligraphy store, a treasure trove of Chinese ink, xuan paper and brushes, the foundations of Chinese calligraphy, the pinnacle of Chinese art, poetry, culture and storytelling, and so much more.
Art Salon
A space bringing together artists, thinkers, and curious minds for dialogue across cultures and disciplines. An invitation to look beyond the obvious to pause, inquire, and exchange ideas through the narratives behind eight Chinese characters.
November 7, 2026
Group 1: 11.00-12.00
Group 2: 14.00-15.00
Please reserve your place in advance - spaces are limited to 12 per group.
RSVP hildemertensink@gmail.com
Yau Sang Cheong Calligraphy & Artist Supplies
3F Cheung Wah Commercial Bldg.
3-5 Saigon Street, Yaumatei, Kowloon
(mtr: Jordan, exit B)
in collaboration with
The Belgian Days 2026
Yao Sang Cheong Calligraphy & Artist Supplies
Cromostudio htpps://www.cromostudio.com
the ink meditation room
An immersive installation
A journey in 8 chinese characters
November 8-15, 2025
A space of stillness, to invite reflection, presence and engagement with art.
This collection reinterprets traditional Chinese calligraphy through eight foundational characters, exploring the movement between stillness and change. From 氣 (Qi), the flow of constant transformation visible in the energy and flow of brushstrokes, to 素 (Su), the essence of the ten thousand things. The silence of empty spaces, 间 (Jian) the gaps in between, and 破 (Po) to break apart the boundaries of culture and time in the meditative act of creation. It is a world that never stands still.
is one line still art?
“su”
basic element, plain
essence, original state, simplicity
What is unnecessary quietly falls away. A space where nothing has to be proven. Only the silent presence of essence itself.
in collaboration with
The Belgian Days 2025
Hang Lung Properties
& Net.Work
Lingnan university
Tom lee Music
Piaf Alignment Studio
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Venue: 18F, 228 Electric Road, Fortress Hill, HK
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November 8–15: Open visits to the Ink Meditation Room, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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November 8: Lingnan University Storytelling Ceremony, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (by invitation only)
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November 11: Buddhist Singing Bowl Meditation hosted by Piaf Alignment Studio, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (RSVP)
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November 13: Meditation Room Ceremony,
with Fiona Foo, Professional Musician, Marimba & Percussion Artist, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (RSVP)
My story
ink studio
HK Club I&II
Le Meridien-Marriott
Bloomberg
Jebsen & AI art
ai orchids & art
hang lung