Artist Spotlight: Serene Hau
- visualvokeart
- Apr 26
- 2 min read
Meet the Artist:
Serene Hau
Hello there :) I am Serene Hau, I’m 19 years old and I’m from Hong Kong. Art has always been my companion throughout my life; it serves as an open window where I can ascend into my own world, free from distractions - just like a floating cumulus in the sky.
Initially, art began as simply a hobby. I would draw characters and celebrities, and doodle in my textbooks whenever I get bored in lessons. I was skilled at this, and lots of people knew about it, but what stood out to me the most was the joy and comfort it brought while doing so. It’s always the feeling that I recall the best.
Then sometime during high school, I felt troubled by how I’m not a good talker - I often find it hard to express myself well, especially when it’s complicated. An epiphany hit me one day while I was studying art and design in my final year: I may not be good at speaking, but I am good at creating. I don’t have to merely use words to convey my thoughts every time. Since then, I’ve started utilizing art as a therapeutic means for self-expression, allowing the complex thoughts circling my mind to be set free.
My artworks are deeply personal - they are visualizations of my own thoughts, memories and dreams, so profound that they cannot be solely expressed in words. They often revolve around the themes of love, relationships and emotional struggles, the things that I reflect on the most in life. With every piece I make, I unravel myself an inch further.
Whenever I produce a new work, I need to get into character. It’s like method acting - I can only create when the feeling is there. I play a different role for each work. If I were to develop a piece that is quite negative, for instance, I would refrain from feeling too happy until the work is finished. If the mood has left me, I would not be able to create anything. Gotta admit, this does come as a weakness when I get inspired during busy times like exam seasons. There are times when I’d miss the opportunity to create as I need to pursue my studies, or I may not be able to focus on revising if the mood is too strong to overcome.
Currently, I am continuing my education in healthcare studies, dividing my time between studying and art. My goal is to become a nurse to improve the lives of others, spreading feelings of comfort and hope, while continuing to be active in the artistic world. I have yet to find my distinctive style in painting, and my techniques have lots of room for honing. There’s still so much for me to discover and learn, and I look forward to what lies ahead.
Check out @czarin___hau and @tales_in_solitude on Instagram for more!
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