Dim Sum at Dawn

Layers of vibrant, textured strokes weave together like the early morning light filtering through a bustling Hong Kong teahouse. Hints of warm yellows and deep reds echo the warmth of stacked bamboo steamers, while transparencies evoke the steam rising from freshly poured tea. The rhythmic layering of color mirrors the hum of conversation—the clinking of porcelain, the rustle of newspapers, the melodic exchange of stories old and new.

Sweeps of vibrant hues capture the joyful chaos of dim sum at dawn: the rush of carts, the scent of dumplings, the comforting weight of tradition. Beneath the surface, muted tones suggest the quiet continuity of this ritual—a grounding thread that binds generations together. The painting reflects the tension between movement and stillness, between the hustle of the morning and the quiet intimacy of shared moments.

This piece invites the viewer to feel the warmth of connection across time—a fleeting yet eternal pause where tradition meets presence, and the heart finds comfort in this familiar Hong Kong dance of food, family, and memory.