Hilde Mertens
Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy
i walked into the world of Chinese calligraphy by chance.
a wonderful world with sounds of its own and no boundaries
Originally from Belgium, I now consider Hong Kong and Asia my home, where I have worked as an Investment/Private Banker and currently as a Management Consultant. All while nurturing my passion for art in my spare time.
Everything changed when I found inspiration in the works of Brice Marden and Cy Twombly, prompting me to explore if a single stroke is still art. This question led me to the fascinating world of Chinese calligraphy. Today, as a professional Chinese calligraphy artist, I draw from thousands of years of Chinese symbols and poems, the energy and flow in Chinese brush strokes and empty spaces.
I've embarked on a fascinating journey to my unique space "in the middle," where East and West meet. It's a space where cultures intertwine and stories unfold.
imagine that one stroke, (-, yi) is much more than the number one.
but the philosophical principle from which heaven and earth and all living things originated. (Kihoon Lee)
"In the beginning there was only One Way, and this Way divided earth from heaven and made everything.”
​I hold a Master's in Chinese and Economics, am an alumnus of Oxford's Said Business School, and serve on the Board of Lingnan University. My career has taken me to Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, and London.
S Magazine, January 2024
The HK Club News, April 2023
The HK Club News, April 2024
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