May Yeung

May Yeung is an internationally acclaimed interdisciplinary sculptor whose work explores the relationships between humans, art, and nature. Her work has been exhibited across the world, including the USA, Portugal, Germany, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen. Through her charity, Art of MY Family, May creates art that emphasises the importance of conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage for future generations, often using natural elements instead of traditional materials to create her sculptures and installations.

May’s commitment to raising environmental awareness is best exemplified by her work for the Mother Nature and the Next Generation Programme in 2023 – 2024, where she worked with ecologists at the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens to research local plant specimens for the programme’s educational workshops for kids. Workshop participants also created sustainability-themed art that went on to feature at the programme’s art exhibition at The Rotunda, Exchange Square.

To help preserve and promote Hong Kong heritage, May created the art series “Mizu”. Created out of used seashells from restaurants, “Mizu” pays tribute to the stories and experiences of the fishermen who witnessed Hong Kong’s monumental change – and subsequently of their own lives and trade – throughout the mid-1900s to the present day. “Mizu” was exhibited at Tai Kwun in 2020.

Other notable art created by May include “Soul of Hoi” for the Tourism Commission’s Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival, which is an interdisciplinary piece that combines sculpture, dance, and music to highlight the Hakka traditions and flora of High Island in Hong Kong. May will also be showcasing her latest art piece at the Louvre later this year, named “Silence in Full Bloom”; an impressionist work that immerses its viewer in nature’s silent, soothing beauty. This showcase will make her the first Hong Kong artist born in the 1980s to exhibit at the Louvre.

May’s contributions to art and society have earned her numerous awards, including the Top 10 Outstanding Young Artists Award (2019), The Loop HK 30 under 30 Award (2019), the Hong Kong Professional Elite Ladies Selection Award (2020), the Youth Dream Makers Award (2021), the Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur – Art and Culture Achievement Award (2024), and the Hong Kong Culture and Creativity Industries Award (2024).

My Sustainability Goals for 2025 

As a sculptor and the founder of Art of MY Family, May is passionately dedicated to fostering a deeper connection between people and nature through her artistic creations. Guided by the Dutch principle of “form follows function,” her work seamlessly blends functionality with artistic expression, prioritising simplicity, usability, and accessibility while maintaining an innovative aesthetic. Her Musical Compass Collection has proudly been showcased at the Art Expo Lisbon in Portugal and the Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt in Germany.

In harmony with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, May strives to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable (UNSDG 11). She is also committed to ensuring equitable access to quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all (UNSDG 4). Through Art of MY Family, May provides green arts education to underprivileged communities, the sick, and those with disabilities. She is excited to see how her work can inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world.