BIOGRAPHY

Hedy Leung explores the dynamic human-nature equilibrium through a multidisciplinary practice that integrates plants, sound, and Sogetsu Ikebana. Her work investigates the revitalizing properties of organic and vibrational elements, fostering an immersive experiences that bridge art, nature, and well-being.

A devoted practitioner of Sogetsu Ikebana, Hedy is a member of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association, Sogetsu London Branch, and Ikebana International Switzerland (Basel Chapter). Since 2017, she has studied under the tutelage of Sensei Ho Hin Shing and, in 2022, earned the Sogetsu Ikebana Teachers' Diploma 3rd Grade (Sankyu Shihan). Her artistic explorations have been presented in cultural projects and exhibitions, fostering an evolving dialogue between tradition and contemporary expression.

Beyond Ikebana, Hedy’s inquiry into energy balancing led her to complete the BioGeometry Advanced Training (Level 6) in Energy-Quality Balancing & Measurement, Environmental Energy Balancing and Design Principles in 2021. She is also a certified senior Chinese medicated food dietician, accredited by the International General Chinese Medicated Meal of Self Recovery Association. In 2020, she graduated from the Diploma Program in Practical Chinese Medicine Nutritional Studies at The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science (Psychology Studies) from Hong Kong Metropolitan University.

ART & CULTURAL PROJECTS | IKEBANA PERFORMANCE

2025. “BIKOHE4KO CO., Tele Transfer, Donate Shop by circulation.of.infernation, Situational Flower Beds”, Open Hand Open Space, Reading

2024. “ASSEMBLE: HONG KONG IN HELSINKI”, presented by HIAP, co-presented by PF25 cultural projects, Suomenlinna, Helsinki

2024. “Starlit Ethnobotanical Wonders” Artist residency program by Ma Umi Residencies partner with PF25 cultural projects, Ishigaki

2024. “Ethno-Botanic Resonance”, The Wash Houses, CREATURE in collaboration with Chelsea Physic Garden, partnership with Liliesleaf Trust UK and PF25 cultural projects, London Metropolitan University, London

2023. “3 x 7 = 21” Artist residency program by PF25 cultural projects partner with Atelier Mondial, Dreispitz, Basel

2023. “X_ARTS Festival” Radio X 25th anniversary, TransBona Halle, Basel

2023. “Homeland in Transit: Artists from Hong Kong, Taipei and the Diaspora”, Galerie für Gegenwartskunst, E-werk, Freiburg im Breisgau

2023. “Homeland in Transit: Random Diaries”, St. Jakobstrasse 41, Zurich

2022: “hands project” by PF25 cultural projects, Kunstpart, Basel

EXHIBITIONS

2024. London Sogetsu School of Ikebana Annual Exhibition, Roselyn Hill Chapel, London

2024. Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris Virtual Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition, Ikebana Sogetsu Branche Française, Paris

2024. Thomsen Gallery, Design Miami, Messe Basel, Basel

2024. Ikebana Expo 2024 Ikebana International Switzerland Chapter, Zentrum Artos, Interlaken

2024. “Vessel of Metaphorical Connection”, Ikebana performance presented by Kew branch of Women Institute, St. Anne’s Church, Kew, London

2023. Thomsen Gallery, Design Miami, Messe Basel, Basel

2023. “Ikebana International 3-Chapters Exhibition – Ikebana Switzerland”, Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan, Bern

2023. Ikebana International Switzerland (Basel Chapter), Fantasy Basel, Messe Basel, Basel

2023. Ikebana International Switzerland (Basel Chapter), Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein

2023. Ikebana International Switzerland, Giardina, Messe Zurich, Zurich

IKEBANA WORKSHOPS

2024. “Composition Using Unconventional Materials” Sogetsu Ikebana Workshop, Ikebana International Switzerland Chapter Ikebana Congress, Zentrum Artos, Interlaken

2024. “Starlit Ethnobotanical Wonders” Artist in residency program by Ma Umi Residencies partner with PF25 cultural projects, Ishigaki

2023. “A Blossom A Day” Sogetsu Ikebana Family Workshop, Artist in residency program by PF25 cultural projects partner with Atelier Mondial, Dreispitz, Basel

2023. Spring Sogetsu Ikebana Workshops, PF25 cultural projects, Basel

2022. Autumn Sogetsu Ikebana Workshops, PF25 cultural projects, Basel