Bio & Resume

Maria Ying-May Cheung is a Hong Kong-born artist. In 2022, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art with distinction from RMIT University, Australia, receiving the Dean's List Award and the 1a Space Award. She completed her Higher Diploma in Fine Arts at the Hong Kong Art School in 2020, where she was honored with the Outstanding Artwork Award and the Academic Performance Award, along with the Outstanding Performance Scholarship from the Hong Kong Education Bureau.

Maria has actively engaged in the art field since her studies, creating art and participating in exhibitions while holding various roles, including photo festival director, exhibition project manager, and high school photography tutor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art), RMIT University, Australia (2020 – 2022) – Passed with Distinction
Higher Diploma in Fine Art, Hong Kong Art School (2018 – 2020) – Passed with Distinction

Awards

2023: Dean’s List Award, RMIT University.
2023: 1a Space Award.
2022: Outstanding Performance Scholarship, Hong Kong Education Bureau
2020: Academic Performance Award, Hong Kong Art School
2020: Outstanding Artwork Award, Hong Kong Art School

Exhibitions

Jun 2025: HKIPF Fundraising Photo Exhibition, The Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC)
Dec 2024: "Latency & Visibility", Wyndham Social, Hong Kong
Oct 2024: "Rebirth", Fine Art Asia 2024, Hong Kong Convention Centre
Aug – Sep 2024: 'Beyond Chaos' Exhibition, The Gallery of Hong Kong Art School
Nov 2023: ‘Sanctuary’ Ficus Photo Exhibition, The Helena May, Hong Kong
Oct – Nov 2023: The Collectible Art Fair, Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre
Jul 2023: ‘Umarell’ Graduate Exhibition, Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre
Aug 2022: ‘Another Round’ Re-imagining COVID-19 Exhibition, Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre
Jun – Jul 2022: ‘Retain.Remain’ Photography & Ceramics Duo Exhibition, Yrellag Gallery, Hong Kong
Oct 2021: ‘Imagery & Objecthood’, Fine Art Asia 2021, Hong Kong Convention Centre
Dec 2020 - Jan 2021: ‘Girls on Film’ Photography Exhibition, The Gallery of Hong Kong Art School

Art-related Careers

Nov 2024 - Apr 2025: Project Manager for the "One . Square . Water . Soil" Exhibition, The SHOWCASE, Hong Kong Art Development Council
Nov 2024 - Feb 2025: Project Manager for the "Kuk Po Exhibition: Resilience and Regeneration", Kuk Po, Countryside Harvest Festival organized by Countryside Conservation Office
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024: Research Administrator/Editor for Moonchu's photography collection, Hong Kong Museum of History
Jan 2024 – May 2024: Festival Director of Hong Kong International Photo Festival (HKIPF)
Mar 2023 – Dec 2024: Part-time Photography Tutor for high schools
Dec 2022 – Jul 2023: Project Manager for the "Leaving on a Jet Plane" Exhibition, Lumenvisum

Community Engagement