MY PROFILE

About Me

My name is Audrey and I am a construction professional with a profound passion for Chinese painting. My journey into this art form began in 2017 and it has since become a significant part of my life.

Throughout the years, I have been under the guidance of various professional and experienced Teachers and would travel across the ocean to attend their classes. These teachers include:

  • Teacher Echo Wu in Melbourne

  • Teacher Wang Jun in Guangzhou

  • Teacher Michael Yee in Kuala Lumpur

  • David Monks in Melbourne

  • Cam S. Ha in Melbourne

Chinese Painting and Calligraphy allows me to combine my interests in Art, Chinese Traditions and Travels into one hobby as well as meeting various people and friends.

Additionally, I have completed a short course at China Academy of Art (CAA) in Hangzhou in April 2025.

Encouraging Others

I thoroughly enjoy attending Chinese Painting classes as it is a social setting that allows the sharing of experiences, ideas and knowledge to help each other improve our skill Furthermore, one of my greatest joys is inspiring and assisting friends and peers to embark on their own journey into Chinese painting. I believe art is a powerful medium for personal growth and cultural connection, and I strive to share this passion with others

Accomplishments

  • Successfully ran Colours Unbound Series Art Exhibition in Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur

  • Colours Unbound KL 2025 Exhibition featured in number of local Malaysian news outlets

  • HMA Artists contributed numerous art pieces for charities to raise funds for the parish and underprivileged:

    • 2025 HisTeam Charity Golf Tournament

    • St Christopher’s Trivia Night’s Silent Auction

    • CUKL 2025’s donations and proceeds went to SMJK Chong Hwa Kuala Lumpur for their swimming pool project

Current and Upcoming Projects

Currently, I have an art display event running at the KL Tower Orbit Restaurant, displaying various styles of Chinese and Watercolour paintings alongside Kuala Lumpur’s beautiful and vibrant skyline. This event features rotating art works every 6 months and we are currently on our second rotation which runs until Feb-Mar 2027.

Additionally, I will continue to participate in any charity events where art can bring communities together to support meaningful causes.

How did HengMei Art come about?

“With furrowed brows, I coldly face a thousand pointing fingers; Bowing my head, I willingly serve as a humble ox for the children.”


This famous verse by Lu Xun, is the inspiration behind the pen names my father and I chose! I am Heng Mei (Furrowed Brows), and my father is Ru Niu (Humble Ox).

My father’s calligraphy is exceptional, so I decided to focus on painting.

My father has been an educator and a school principal for over thirty years. His talent and wisdom fill me with admiration and pride. He is entirely self-taught in music, his calligraphy—especially in kaishu (regular script)—is remarkable, and his powerful singing voice resonates throughout our home, leaving behind echoes that linger. The sound of his singing is truly unforgettable. I was like a little princess growing up in this warm and nurturing household.

Being raised in a scholarly family instilled in me a strong sense of discipline. I set high standards for myself, determined to excel in my studies and complete my university education. I worked hard, never gave up, and pursued my dreams relentlessly. Now, I will carry forward this sense of mission and courage as I follow my passion.

Thank you, my beloved father.

横眉冷对千夫指，俯首干为孺子牛：鲁迅的这首诗就是我和我爸笔名的耒源！

我是横眉，爸是孺牛！

爸的字写的很好，那我就把画画好吧

爸爸是一名教师，在学校担任校长为期三十多年。他的才华和天赋令我敬佩和自豪。乐器全是自学的，书法写的好尤以楷书见长，歌声洪亮动听、家里永远都他那餘音繞梁的歌聲，真是令人難忘。我这小公主就在这温暖的家长大的。

这个书香世家的环境让我对自己有着苛刻的要求，我顶着必须把书读好一定要上完大学的目标，我很努力从不放弃去达成梦想和理想。现在让我继续承帶这个使命感和勇气去做自己喜欢的事情吧！

谢谢您，敬爱的爸爸。