The Artist-in-Residence Programme at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) aims to foster unity and evoke our connection with nature through art. From 2025 to 2026, the programme cordially invites two curators from our Flora Conservation Department, Li Man Ching (Jenny Li) and Yeung Wai Kong (Kelvin Yeung), who possess years of experience in plant conservation and illustration, to serve as our Artists-in-Residence. They will present their creative works to the public through the art exhibition ‘Impressions, Expressions – feeling & depicting nature’. The exhibition encourages visitors to think beyond conventional perspectives and rediscover native plants through the dual lenses of science and art.
Artist’s Journey through Nature
KFBG has been dedicated to plant conservation for many years. As a non-profit charitable organisation in Hong Kong that encompasses seed collection, seedling cultivation, planting, conservation, scientific research and education, we are particularly passionate about conserving and promoting Hong Kong's native plants. The two artists depict seven representative Hong Kong native plant species using two distinct artistic forms with rich visual contrast: botanical illustration and traditional Chinese painting.
These plants include the rare and critically endangered Long-eared Dog Orchid (Bulbophyllum bicolor), the rare and strikingly colourful Hong Kong Lady's Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum purpuratum), the large tree Ford's Manglietia (Magnolia fordiana) protected by law in Hong Kong, the Holey Hainanese Amydrium (Amydrium hainanense), a relatively recent discovery in Hong Kong, the woody vine Birdwood's Mucuna (Mucuna birdwoodiana) with its waxy bird-like flowers, and the perennial herbaceous plants, the Chinese Chirita (Primulina dryas) and Cut-leaved Begonia (Begonia palmata) which both grow on boulders.
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We hope that the exhibition, followed by a competition and a series of workshops, can be a gateway into the wonderful world of Hong Kong's native plants. We welcome visitors from all backgrounds to discover connections with the plant world, whether you are a plant enthusiast, an art connoisseur, or a first-time visitor to native flora. Whilst appreciating natural aesthetics, we also hope to inspire reflection on the importance of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, thereby promoting broader conservation awareness.
Artists-in-Residence
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Li Man Ching (Jenny Li) Jenny is a graduate of the University of Hong Kong, with a Master of Science in Environmental Management. Jenny has worked at the Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, School of Life Sciences and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, focusing on plant taxonomy research and the Botany STEAM Education Project. She contributed to the series of the ‘Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants’ in 2022 and 2024.
While working at KFBG on native plant conservation, she continues to nurture her botanical illustration skills and is currently pursuing an online Certificate in Botanical Illustration at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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Yeung Wai Kong (Kelvin Yeung) Kelvin Yeung specialises in Chinese painting, seal carving and calligraphy, having studied under masters including Cheung Lap-keung and Au Yi-lin (landscape), Li Jing (fine-brush painting techniques), Yip Tat (flower and bird painting), Lo Ching Yuan (Lingnan techniques), Man Weileung (calligraphy) and Sara Lam (seal carving). He has been a finalist in botanical art competitions run by the Tokyo Calligraphy and Painting Association (2014), Shenzhen Fairy Lake Botanical Garden (2018) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2020). He held his first solo exhibition at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in 2022 and is active in the artistic community as a committee member of the Shek Kee Art Society and as a member of the Hong Kong Chinese Art Club and Nantian Art Association. |
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‘Impressions, Expressions – feeling & depicting nature’ Botanical Art Exhibition
Dates: 10 October 2025 - 31 December 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: The Art House, KFBG
*In the event of unfavourable weather, the exhibition may be temporarily closed without prior notice.
Photo Credit: H. Y. Lo, J. L. Zhang, M. C. Li, S. Gale, Y. W. Wong
Enquiry
Contact Ms Alice Lam at 2483 7276 during office hours or email alice.lam@kfbg.org
Related Links
- Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP) is an initiative co-created by KFBG and its network of collaborators and volunteers. By integrating the various strands of KFBG’s nature conservation, sustainable living and holistic education programmes, it provides life-transforming learning experiences that reconnect people with themselves, each other and the rest of nature and enable them to cultivate resilience in the face of global challenges.
- Nature Art Programmes: Immerse yourself in silent contemplation of nature. Deepen your awareness of beauty and connect with nature through art. KFBG organises a variety of art workshops including Zentangle drawing, sketching and wood art, and exhibitions to guide participants, with or without artistic background, to create nature art.
- Nature Education Programmes: Become animal detectives and explore the mysteries of wild animals. Use different senses to discover the beauty of plants. Learn about the significance of forest, trees and even soils through field visits, experiments and woodwork, to reconnect with nature.
- Group Guided Tours: Led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.
- Corporate Programmes: Our Holistic Education Department staff can design either half-day or full-day nature education and art programmes for corporate staff or their family members based on specific needs. Leveraging the unique natural landscape and cultural ambiance of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, our activities may include guided tours, farm-to-table experiences, nature-based workshops, talks and art activities, aiming to promote understanding and practice of sustainable living for organisations.