Hong Yuen Ying, Rae
+852 6608 6012
rae.yyhong@gmail.com
EDUCATION
MA in Museum Studies and Curatorial Practices (GPA 3.88)
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore, 2018 Sep-2019 Nov
Publiction: Questioning Museums: Art Institutions in Singapore (2018)
BA (Hon) Design (2nd Hon)
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, 2013-2017
HKDSE (Level B,A,C,B,B)
Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chun Yiu Memorial College
Visual art, chemistry/biology as electives
Hong Kong, 2007-2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Curatorial and Research Associate
University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 2019 May– present
Collaborate on museum exhibitions and curatorial projects, including exhibition design, research, installation, translation and media production.
- Publications:
Living Kogei : Contemporary Japanese Craft from the Ise Collection (2019)
- Curatorial projects:
Searching for the Spirit of Yau Me Tei and North Point
Culture mapping with secondary school students, professionals and community stakeholders in a project that took place in two neighborhoods.
Contributing to the research of Hong Kong Art History, this is an on-going projects that features interviews with local artists and curator.
- Digital Curator/ Designer
Colours of Congo: Patterns, Symbols and Narratives in 20th-Century Congolese Paintings (2021)
THE CITY OF FLOWERS Dezső Bozóky’s Canton Photographs (2020)
TWO YEARS IN EAST ASIA:Travelling in Hong Kong 1907–1909 (2019)
https://www.virtual.umag.hku.hk/
Video production: www.youtube.com/channel/UCW8BIcwLW4j55vsq8yEVfwA/videos
Multimedia Designer
SG Magazine, Asia City Media Group, 2017 Sep–2018 Sep
Develop in-house and client videos. Provide multimedia contents, including graphic design, print layout, and social media materials. Work across F&B, lifestyle, art, and events, with clients including STB, Singapore International Festival of Arts, and MBS.
Exhibition Invigilator
London Brain Project, Beyond My Brain Exhibition, 2017 Jan
Beyond my Brain is an interactive exhibition exploring what it means to grow up with a brain injury from the perspective of the children, family members, teachers, scientists and artists.
Freelance Interpreter/Translator
English to Mandarin or Cantonese
D.A. Languages Ltd., 2015–2018
Social Media Manager/Videographer
London Frame Perfect Mgt, 2016 Mar–2017 Jan
Manage the company’s social media platform, produce videos and motion pictures to promote the company’s network .
Design Intern
London Lion Studio, 2015 Oct–2016 Feb
LANGUAGE
Native: Cantonese Chinese
Fluent: English
IELTS, overall band score 7.0
Fluent: Mandarin Chinese
PSC (PUTONGHUA SHUIPING CESHI) 88%EXTRAMURAL
EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES
Arts for Good Foundation
Volunteer art ambassador, 2021–present
Ng Ka Tsuen Doggies Home
Volunteer, 2020–present
London ABACUS (Association of British and Chinese University Students)
Publicity officer, 2015–2017
Civic and National Education Team
Chairperson, 2011–2013
Art Club
Publicity officer, 2011–2013
YMCA Volunteer Group V-FA
Vice-chairperson, 2008–2011
Hong Kong Air Cadets Crop
Basic Cadet, 2007–2010
PRODUCTION WORK
Videographer
2018: Public Speaking Academy Singapore, X Academy Singapore, Skyrocket Media, Daiohs Singapore
2017: The Little Black Book, Melcombe Primary School London, Vinokurov Studio London
2016: London Barbican Ball 2016, Penmayne of London Ltd - AW16 Campaign, Sonata Rapalyte Ltd - London Prestige Fashion Show
Photographer
2020: Metamorphosis Or Confrontation publication images
2019: Le French May Hong Kong
2018: The Odgers Berndtson Global Magazine 'Observe' , NHS Singapore
2017 : The Little BlackBook, Otta Run Singapore 2017
2016: Vinokurov Studio London, The Upcoming Magazine
Graphic Designer
Podsnappery short film, Catfish Shorts screening
Sublime Universal, 2016 Oct -2017 Mar