Hilde Mertens
Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy
“qi”, energy, flow, air, breath, spirit
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Be aware.
Explore.
The essence of the universe.
Everywhere.
Which energy to embrace.
Reaching goals.
Start with curiosity.
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“wei”, subtle, tiny, profound, delicate, the small things we hardly see, barely noticeable
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There is often a deeper layer and a quiet philosophy how meaning is defined and shared.​
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Quiet, there is wisdom hidden in the smallest things. Everything is there. Lean forward, pay attention. Fleeting sensations, the world is full of them, just under the surface, soft shadows, the energy and flow in brushstrokes each with a beginning, middle and an end.
Ink Studio, a space for creative thinking, reinventing meaning and breaking rules and boundaries.
Lingnan University, A Storytelling Project, Nov 2025
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Together with Professors Feifei Zhou and Julia Chan and our Curator Annie Tsoi, we launched our Storytelling Project for the Ink Meditation Room, at the Lingnan M+ Campus.
With an enthusiastic group of MADES students (Master of Arts in Digital English Studies), we are diving deep into culture, the boundaries of intercultural experiences and dialogue, the impact of storytelling and visual arts. And we are taking the road less travelled, moving from writing in a non-native language, inspired by contemporary Chinese calligraphy, to embrace digital tools to expand our spaces of expression.​
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF)
New Partner Onboarding project on creative thinking for innovation and engagement, March 2025
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Bloomberg Ink Studio
Corporate & philanthropy event, December 2023
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The Friends of The HK Museum of Arts, Ink Studio,
July 2023
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Le Meridien-Cyberport, Ink Studios - Summer 2023
our curator & project designer
Annie Tsoi: Art Curator & IP Specialist
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Annie is an expert in IIP and a former Secretary General of AIPPI (The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property). She has an extensive career spanning over three decades as an IP lawyer & advisor. She specialized on ownership and licensing, providing invaluable guidance to clients navigating complex IP matters. In recent years, Annie has transitioned her work into the art and creative industries, leveraging her legal background to support artistic endeavors.​
​As an Art Curator, Annie advises and supports artists in the organization and curation of exhibitions. For the Belgian Days 2025, she serves as both Curator and Project Director of the Hilde Mertens “Ink Meditation Room” exhibition. This unique Calligraphy Installation fosters collaboration among artists, professionals, and Hong Kong blue chip companies, bringing together diverse voices around art, culture, and storytelling.