畫畫一定要探討生死、探討人性，才能稱得上是「好藝術」嗎？ 在本集《Making It》中，我們邀請到香港畫家風漸 (Fung Jin)，一位在創作上展現極致「誠實」的藝術家。他拒絕用艱深晦澀的哲學理論來過度包裝作品，理直氣壯地宣告：「我就是喜歡畫靚嘢！」

風漸與我們分享了他非常獨特的自學歷程——從零開始，他透過 Photoshop 軟體中的「色調分離 (Posterize)」濾鏡，逆向拆解了人類幾百年來的油畫色彩邏輯。他將畫面看作地圖與等高線，像砌拼圖一樣，一步步建構出自己極具標誌性、既平面又立體的獨特畫風。同時，我們也深入探討了他畫筆下的香港風景，從長沙灣的平台花園到下午放學時熟悉的「煮飯味」，看他如何用畫布重組並保留這座城市的集體記憶。

此外，風漸對香港藝術市場有著敏銳的觀察。他指出市場正經歷前所未有的「透明化」，曾經神秘的畫廊如今大方貼上紅點與標價，藝術品正逐漸走入尋常百姓家。最後，對於數位創作浪潮，風漸提出了強而有力的反思：為什麼在 iPad 上作畫只是讓電腦「猜測」你的指令，永遠無法取代在真實紙張上手繪的靈魂連結？

如果你厭倦了藝術圈的過度包裝、對非傳統的自學方法感到好奇，或者懷念舊香港的城市溫度，風漸直白且純粹的藝術視角，絕對會讓你耳目一新。

🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro: 誰是風漸？與《易經》卦象的淵源 05:15 - 自學之路：從 Photoshop 濾鏡中悟出油畫秘訣 14:30 - 重組記憶：長沙灣平台花園與消失的香港味道 25:40 - 藝術的誠實：為什麼畫「靚嘢」不需要用深奧理論包裝 35:10 - 香港藝術市場觀察：從神秘的畫廊到透明的紅點標價 42:20 - iPad vs 真實手繪：科技帶來的方便與失真 50:15 - 大館 Touch Gallery 最新聯展資訊分享

QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE: "我鍾意畫靚嘢嘅，咁我話畀人聽我畫靚嘢... 我唔需要話我呢個代表生死呀、呢個代表脆弱咩，我唔需要呢啲嘢㗎。我反而覺得而家係少咗啲咁誠實嘅嘢。" - Fung Jin "你用 iPad 嚟畫畫，同你畫喺實物上面係兩樣嘢嚟㗎，絕對係兩個概念！... 佢呢樣工具就係我畀個指令佢，佢『估』我諗乜嘢。" - Fung Jin "以前買一幅畫係好難想像嘅事... 但係而家好似個個都買到畫。以前外地畫廊都見唔到紅點... 咁而家甚至乎喺個 Caption 度會寫埋價錢。" - Fung Jin

ABOUT THE GUEST: 風漸 (Fung Jin) 是一位香港畫家，其筆名源自《易經》的「風山漸」卦。他以獨特的幾何解構手法與充滿通透感的畫風聞名。風漸從日常香港風景中汲取靈感，致力於將生活痕跡與城市記憶轉化為畫布上的永恆。他堅信藝術應該回歸誠實與純粹，拒絕過度概念化，並持續在實體創作中尋找最真實的連結。他的作品近期將於大館 Touch Gallery 展出。

ABOUT THE HOST: Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries.

CONNECT WITH US: Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene! 📸 Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

Can an architect build a better world with a canvas instead of blueprints?

In this episode of Making it, we talk with Bernard, an architect with a 30-year career who recently moved into being a full-time artist.

From working on large projects like Hong Kong's Victoria Dockside to painting abstract pieces, Bernard uses both to create a sense of belonging. We explore his "Half Time" awakening during the pandemic. This reflection inspired him to leave his firm and focus entirely on his passion for art.

Bernard shares his unique practice of mixing care for nature with creativity. He reuses building samples, turning stone into sand for his canvases. His faith also influences his work, using colors to show unseen forces: white for the Almighty, yellow for the Spirit, blue for hope, and red for love. He also discusses his show at the CUHK Museum of Climate Change, where he paints icebergs in gold to show their value to our world.

Finally, we discuss Hong Kong's active art scene. Bernard shares his vision for a new autumn art festival to keep the city's creative energy going outside of the busy March season.

If you are considering a career change, care about climate change, or are curious about abstract painting, Bernard’s view on keeping creativity pure is a must-listen.

In this episode, we cover:

- The "Half Time" Pivot: The pandemic was a wake-up call for Bernard to switch to full-time art.

- Creating Belonging: Bernard sees buildings as functional sculpture. Public spaces like Victoria Dockside unite communities.

- Colors of Faith, Hope, and Love: There is deep meaning in his color choices. He uses blue to represent hope that carries us through dark times.

- Golden Icebergs: Glaciers are precious. Bernard uses gold paint to highlight them in his Museum of Climate Change show.

- Reusing Materials: Bernard turns old stone samples into sand for his art to support nature and avoid waste.

- A Vision for HK's Art Scene: Bernard suggests a new art fair in September or October to balance the March rush of Art Basel.

- Humanity vs. AI: We must protect our inner creativity. Bernard warns the next generation not to let their minds be spoiled by artificial intelligence.

Start listening to learn why art is a human necessity.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: From 30 Years in Architecture to Full-Time Art

02:38 Architecture as Functional Sculpture and Victoria Dockside

07:45 The "Half Time" Pandemic Pivot

14:26 Climate Change and Our Responsibility to the Environment

18:00 The Abstract Colors of Faith, Hope, and Love

22:15 Painting Precious "Golden" Icebergs for CUHK

32:41 Reusing Building Samples into Canvas Texture

35:09 Hong Kong's Art Scene and a Pitch for an Autumn Fair

46:52 A Warning on AI and Why Art is a Necessity

Quotes from the episode:

"I look at building, not necessarily just as a commodity... I think it's a piece of functional sculpture that embody a lot of concept." - Bernard

"I believe art is not a luxury. It is a necessity for everybody." - Bernard

"Keep creating in your mind and keep pure with your thoughts and do it with passion." - Bernard

About the guest:

Bernard is an architect with over 30 years of experience who moved into being a full-time artist. His work explores climate change, social duty, and faith. He currently has a series on icebergs at the Museum of Climate Change at CUHK.

About the host:

Alex See is on a mission to help artists and creative people thrive in Hong Kong. Through Making it, Alex interviews the minds shaping culture to show what it takes to succeed in creative fields.

Connect with us:

Subscribe for more on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene! Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

Why does someone who went to art school hesitate to call herself an artist?

In this episode of Making It, we sit down with Yvonne Chin, a creative who balances a full-time career in insurance with a deep passion for art and community. We dive into her journey from studying photography in college to creating digital illustrations and custom pet portraits that give back to local Hong Kong charities. Yvonne opens up about the complexities of her Asian American identity, the struggle of making friends as an adult, and why her ultimate goal isn't fame, but genuine human connection.

We also explore the Hong Kong art scene, discussing the need for more affordable art, adult open studio spaces, and why she believes art should be a mandatory subject in schools. If you’re a creative dealing with imposter syndrome, an introvert looking for community, or simply someone trying to be a little kinder to yourself, Yvonne’s story is exactly what you need to hear.

🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

Start listening to find your community and create with intention.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro: Why Yvonne said yes to the podcast02:22 - Who is Yvonne Chin? (Insurance, dogs, and identity)

05:02 - Earliest art memories and pivoting to photography in art school

10:30 - Navigating her Asian American identity

13:58 - Art as a love language and giving back to charity

18:27 - 10-year vision and learning to oil paint

24:50 - The creative process behind custom pet portraits

36:01 - Commercial art vs. passion in Hong Kong

39:54 - The need for affordable art and adult classes in HK

44:40 - Why art should be a mandatory subject

49:07 - Final message: Be kind to yourself

QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:

"I made it a habit to introduce myself as a person versus my career. But I am an artist." - Yvonne Chin

"All it takes is asking. Everyone wants to help, but not everyone has an avenue to do it." - Yvonne Chin

"I think you should be kind to yourself. I think that's the way everyone should go through life." - Yvonne Chin

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Yvonne Chin is an artist and creative based in Hong Kong who bridges her art with philanthropy. Educated in photography at art school, she currently works in insurance but dedicates her creative energy to digital illustration, pet portraits, and product design, often donating the proceeds to local charities.

ABOUT THE HOST:

Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries.

CONNECT WITH US:

Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene! 📸 Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

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