Wong Lai-ching, Fiona

born 1964 Hong Kong

Wong Lai-Ching, Fiona, one of Hong Kong’s leading ceramic sculptors and teachers, is known for her contemporary ceramic designs. Working with a medium rooted in the Chinese tradition, Wong stretches its limits by incorporating other disciplines such as tailoring, cobbling, and lamp production. She has recently focused on replicating natural forms through the physicality of clay.

Graduating from Education University of East Anglia, UK, Wong pursued her passion further, earning an MFA degree from Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1997. In 2000, she was granted the Starr Foundation Fellowship by the Asian Cultural Council to travel and study in New York. In 2017, she was honored as Artist of the Year in Visual Arts by Hong Kong Arts Development Council for her contributions to the promotion of arts and culture. Notably, in 2013, Wong engaged in a public art project for Lanvin, the French luxury fashion house, crafting a sartorial ceramics Butterfly Dress that featured in Hong Kong. Currently she is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics in Geneva and teaches at Hong Kong Art School.

Major recent solo exhibitions include Hi Houses: A Chronicle of Law Uk Retold By Art, presented by Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and curated by Art Promotion Office, Hong Kong, in 2017, and Gogasha, Echigo Tsumari Triennale, Niigata, Japan, in 2015. Wong has participated in numerous artist-in-residence programs and workshops across the United States, Germany, Australia and Taiwan, including the International Workshop for Ceramic Arts in Tokoname, Japan, and the Banff Centre for Arts in Canada.

Her works have been displayed in various exhibitions, including NOT a Fashion Store! at Hong Kong Museum of Art in 2022, Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation at China Institute Gallery in New York, 2025-2026 until January, and Live: Hong Kong Art Exhibition at Hong Kong Museum of Art from March 20, 2026 to 5 May, 2027.

Wong's art has been acquired by esteemed museums and private collections worldwide, such as British Museum in London, UK; Harn Museum of Art in Florida, USA; Vancouver Art Gallery in Canada; International Ceramic Museum in Italy; Hong Kong Museum of Art; Hong Kong Heritage Museum; and Sovereign Art Foundation in Hong Kong.

BIOGRAPHY
1964 Born in Hong Kong
1991 Bachelor of Education University of East Anglia, UK
1994 Artist-in-residence, Banff Centre for the Arts, Canada
1996 Artist-in-residence, Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong
1997 Master of Fine Arts, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
1998 Visiting Lecturer, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Artist Regional Exchange, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong
1999 Lecturer of RMIT, Melbourne, Australia; programme collaborated with Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
Visiting Lecturer, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Visiting Lecturer, Beaver College, Philadelphia, USA
2001 Lecturer of Hong Kong Art School, Hong Kong
2003 Ceramics Biennial Residence Programme, The Artists’ House Halle, Germany
2006 International Artist In Residence Program, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
2007 Member of International Academy of Ceramics, Geneva, Switzerland
2017 Named Artist of the Year in Visual Arts, Hong Kong; for her contribution to the promotion of Arts and Culture

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2017

Hi Houses: A Chronical of Law Uk Retold By Arte, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Art Promotion Office, Hong Kong

2015

Gogasha, Echigo Tsumari Triennale 2015, Niigata, Japan

2014

Emerging Mountains, Lumenvisom, Hong Kong
Splendorous World, Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong

2004

Pattern and Sense, Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong

2001

The Central Route, Art Windows, Millie’s Central, Hong Kong

2000

Porcelain White, Chelsmore Apartment, New York, USA

1999

Porcelain White-Studio Flat, The Pottery Workshop, Hong Kong

1998

White Porcelain, Para/Site Central, Hong Kong

1997

Hong Kong Artists Series: Wong Lai-ching: In-between Consciousness, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, Hong Kong
3rd Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

1996

Ceramics Work, Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong

1994

The Second Generation, The Other Gallery, Canada

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2026-2027

Live: Hong Kong Art Exhibition, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong (20 Mar, 2026-5 May, 2027)

2026

Art Basel Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong

2025-2026

Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation, China Institute Gallery, New York, USA
One.Square.Water.Soil, Hong Kong Arts Development Council Showcase, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong

2024

The Charm of Colour, Oi! Glassie, Hong Kong

2022

NOT a Fashion Store!, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong
Here and There: Re-imagining Hong Kong Landscape, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2020

Uniquely Hong Kong: A Celebration of Hong Kong Art, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong

2019

Classics Remix: The Hong Kong Viewpoint, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong

2018

Asian Cultural Council Fellows Annual Exhibition 2018: A Charity Exhibition of Works by ACC Alumni, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong
Claylaboration: Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong
To Ideal Land of Ceramics - Exhibition of International Contemporary Ceramic Works, Tsinghua University Art Museum, Beijing, China

2016

Contract Earth, First Central China International Ceramics Biennial, Henan Museum, Zhengzhou, China
International Ceramics Art Invitation Exhibition, Liling Ceramic Valley Museum, Liling, China
Sculpting Image, Hong Kong International Photo Festival, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong

2013

Dialogue: Lanvin’s Fashion and Art, Public Art Project, Lanvin Flagship Store, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Eye, Artistree, Hong Kong

2012

Hong Kong Eye, Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
Chinese Design Today, Themes and Variations, London, UK

2011

Tooth and Nail : Cross Cultural Influences in Contemporary Ceramics, Chinese Museum, Melbourne, Australia
Strolling On The Water, Museum of Modern Art Westlake, Hangzhou, China

2009

Art In Use : Sculptural Objects, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2008

China at Harewood, Terrace Gallery, Harewood House, Leeds, UK

2007

Cup and Saucer, Ceramic Functional Objects, The Pottery Workshop, Hong Kong

2006

Vallauris Biennale Invitation Exhibition, Vallauris, France

2005

Freshly Made Burial Objects: Mister Ying Reborn, City University Gallery, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Timeless Wonder: ceramic functional objects, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2004

Neither East Nor West, East-West Centre, University of Hawaii, Manoa, USA

2003

Now and Now, World Contemporary Ceramics, Icheon World Ceramic Centre, Seoul, Korea
More Than Just Food, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong
Ceramic Biennale in Halle, The Artist House, Halle Saale, Germany
Inseparable: an exhibition on small works, The Art School Learning Centre Galleries, Hong Kong Art School, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2002

International Asia-Pacific Contemporary Ceramics Invitational Exhibition, Taipei County Yingko Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
Chinese ceramics today – between traditional and contemporary expression, Ariana Museum, Geneva, Switzerland
East-West Ceramics Collaboration III, University of Hawaii, Manoa, USA

2001

The International Ceramic Art Exhibition, Yixing Museum, Municipality of Yixing City, Yixing, China

2001

Orientation Ceramic Workshop Exhibition, Kyonggi University, Korea
Lantern Show, The Pottery Workshop, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
Contemporary Chamber Pot Exhibition, The Pottery Workshop, Hong Kong

2000

Artscope, Morphe 2000, Freespace 3 Gallery and Amana Image, Tokyo, Japan
The Free Tribe, Experimental Gallery, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
The Chinese Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition Denver 2000, Indigos Gallery, USA
Contemporary Hong Kong Art 2000, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong
City Poetry, Fringe Festival, Hong Kong

1999

99 Invitational Exhibition of Chinese Ceramics Artists, Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China
ARX5, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, Perth, Australia
ARX5, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Kem Zeg Fen Seg, Para/Site, Hong Kong
Novas Impressoes da Ceramica Moderna de Hong Kong, Macau Cultural Centre, Macau

1998

Fletcher Challenge Ceramics Award Exhibition, Auckland, New Zealand
Contemporary Hong Kong Art Biennial, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong
Unity in Diversity, Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou, China
ARX5, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore

1997

Perfect Tense, Le French May, Fringe Club, Hong Kong

1996

Fletcher Challenge Ceramics Award Exhibition, Auckland, New Zealand
Hong Kong Ceramics 1985-1995, Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong
Contemporary Hong Kong Art Biennial, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong

1994

Contemporary Hong Kong Art Biennial, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong
International Ceramics Festival Exhibition, Tokoname, Japan
Biennale Internationale de Céramique d’Art, Vallauris, France

1993

The 48th International Ceramic Art Competition Exhibition, Faenza, Italy
Tea Wares by Hong Kong Potters, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, Hong Kong

1992

Contemporary Hong Kong Art Biennial, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong

SELECTED AWARDS

2000 Starr Foundation Fellowship, Asian Cultural Council, Hong Kong

2017 Artist of the Year (Visual Arts), Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Hong Kong
Commendation Certificates and Award Pins, Secretary for Home Affairs’ Commendation Scheme, Hong Kong

SELECTED COLLABORATIONS

2022 Hong Kong Colours, local soil project, coordinate, Setouchi Triennale, Japan

2021 Hong Kong Colours, local soil project, coordinate, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2010 The Missing Parts: Study on Functional Objects, coordinate, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2007 Cup and Saucer: Ceramic Functional Ware, coordinate, The Pottery Workshop, Hong Kong

2006 International Artist In Residence Program, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
My Soil, My Land: Community Art Project, Initiate and supervise, Hong Kong Arts Centre; Hong Kong Wetland Park, Hong Kong

2005 Timeless Wonder: Ceramic Functional Ware, coordinate, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2003 Ceramics Biennale Residence Programme, The Artists’ House Halle, Germany
2002 East-West Ceramics Collaboration III, Artist In Residence Program, University of Hawaii, Manoa, USA
International Ceramics Workshop, Snake Kiln, Taiwan

1998 Open Studio Project, Fringe Club, Hong Kong
Artist Regional Exchange, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong
1996 Artist-in-residence, Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong
1994 Artist-in-residence, Banff Centre for the Arts, Canada

1992 International Workshop of Ceramic Art, Tokoname, Japan

SELECTED COLLECTIONS

British Museum, London, UK
St. James Development, London, UK
International Ceramic Museum, Faenza, Italy
Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Florida, USA
Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, Canada
Yixing Museum, Wuxi, China
Fule International Ceramic Museums, Fuping Pottery Art Village, Shaanxi, China
The Opposite House, Swire Hotels, Beijing, China
Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
Kadoorie McAulay Ltd, Hong Kong
Fidelity Investment Ltd, Hong Kong
Sovereign Art Foundation, Hong Kong