Lee Chin-fai, Danny

born 1953 Hong Kong

Danny Lee is a prominent sculptor based in Hong Kong, renowned for his innovative approach that draws inspiration from Chinese ink art. His acclaimed “Landscape Series” explores the duality between nature and urban environments, reflecting his deep humanistic concerns. Each work embodies the introspective qualities of Eastern aesthetics while infusing a playful spirit, resulting in a distinctive artistic language. Lee’s sculptures engage in a dynamic dialogue with their surroundings, merging traditional and contemporary elements. This integration not only highlights the relationship between art and environment but also invites viewers to reconsider their connections to both.

He has been commissioned to create public sculpture art by various organizations, engaging in different dialogues. His works have been permenant installations at locations such as Hong Kong International Airport, MTR Nam Cheong Station, MTR Kowloon Station, University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, the equestrian venue torch for the Olympics, City Art Square, and Taikoo Place. Lee has served as the founding president of Hong Kong Sculpture Creation Society and the president of Hong Kong Visual Arts Association. In 2026, he was Shortlisted for Sovereign Asian Art Prize.

Major exhibitions he has participated in include Highlight artist in Insight: A New Vision for Unban Public Art: 2018 Shenzhen Pingshan International Sculpture Exhibition, Shenzhen, 2018; Representative of Hong Kong, APEC Vienam 2017, APEC Sculpture Park, Da Nang, Vienam, 2017; Heaven, Earth and Man: A Hong Kong Art Exhibition, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 2014; Vision of Nature: Lost & Found in Asian Contemporary Art, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2011-2012; Legacy and Creations:Ink Art vs Ink Art, Shanghai Art Museum, 2010; L’Art de Vivre La Difference, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France, 2000; Volume & Form: Singapore Sculpture Fair ’99, Singapore, 1999.

His works are featured in prestigious collections, including Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong Arts Centre, University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hospital Authority, MTR Corporation, Hong Kong Jockey Club, J.P.Morgan Hong Kong, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2013-2014

Karma: Landscape Sculpture by Danny Lee Chin-fai, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

2011

Landscape Reinterpreted: An Exhibition by Danny Lee Chin-fai, Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2008

Sculpture by Danny Lee, Lee’s Workshop, Hong Kong

2006

City．Landscape, Karma: Sculpture by Danny Lee-Chin Fai, Hong Kong City Hall, Hong Kong

2005

Moving Scenery: Exhibition by Danny Lee Chin-fai, Korkos Gallery, Hong Kong

2004

Life & Art: Exhibition by Danny Lee Chin-fai, MCV Asia, Hong Kong

1999

Art & Life: Exhibition by Danny Lee Chin-fai, Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2026

Art Basel Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong

2025

Fusion Final, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
Art Basel Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong
Tradition Transformed, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong

2024

Fusion 3, Arkad Gallery, Seravezza, Italy

2023

Ink Asia, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong

2022-2023

Fusion 2, Asia Society Hong Kong, Hong Kong

2022

Past & Present Landscapes, Art Basel Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong

2021

Mindscape Beyond the Landscape, Art Promotion Office Exhibition, Guangzhou International Grand City, Guangzhou, China
Fusion 1: Cultural Exchange, Seravezza-Hong Kong, Hong Kong Visual Art Centre, Hong Kong; Arkad Gallery, Seravezza, Italy

2020

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

2018

Highlight artist in INSIGHT: A New Vision for Unban Public Art: 2018 Shenzhen Pingshan International Sculpture Exhibition, Shenzhen, China

2014

Heaven, Earth and Man: A Hong Kong Art Exhibition, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong

2013-2014

Rediscovery-2013 Animamix Biennale, Museum of Contemporary Art, Shanghai, China

2012

Hong Kong Sculpture Biennial, Hong Kong Central Library , Hong Kong
Hong Kong Art Biennial, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong

2011-2012

Vision of Nature: Lost & Found in Asian Contemporary Art, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong

2010

ECHO: Hong Kong Sculpture Biennial, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Legacy and Creations:Ink Art vs Ink Art, Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai, China

2008

Inheritance: 35th Anniversary Exhibition of Hong Kong Visual Arts Society, Hong Kong City Hall, Hong Kong

2007

The Contemporary Sculptors Invitational Exhibition, Chendu, China

2004

Visual Arts Society 30th Annual Exhibition, Hong Kong Central Library, Hong Kong

2001, 2003

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

2000

L’Art de Vivre La Difference, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France

1999

Small Scale Sculpture 1999-2000, Taiwan; China; Hong Kong
Volume & Form: Singapore Sculpture Fair ’99, Singapore

1997

Reunion and Vision: Contemporary Hong Kong Art 1997, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong

1996

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

SELECTED AWARDS

1997  First Prize (Sculpture), New Life, Hong Kong Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
2000  Second Prize (Sculpture) , Olympic Art and Sport Contest 2000 (Hong Kong), International Olympic Committee
2008  Received the Secretary for Home Affairs’ Commendation for making outstanding contributions to the development of arts and cultural activities
Received Chief Secretary for Administration and President of the Equestrian Committee (Hong Kong) of the Beijing Organising Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Certificate of Appreciation for contributing to the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events
2017  Representative of Hong Kong, APEC Vienam 2017, APEC Sculpture Park, Da Nang, Vienam
2026  Shortlisted for Sovereign Asian Art Prize, Hong Kong

SELECTED CORPORATE COMMISSIONS
Yew Chung Education Foundation, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Marriott Hotel, Shanghai, China
Langham Xintiandi, Shanghai, China
Shanghai ICC, Shanghai, China
IFCR, Shanghai, China
Hong Kong International Airport, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Elements, Kowloon Station, MTR Corporation, Hong Kong
Nan Cheong Station, MTR Corporation for the Rail Merger, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Jockey Club-Olympics Cauldron for the Hong Kong 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events, Hong Kong
City Art Square, Shatin, Sun Hung Kai Properties Charitable Fund, Leisure and Cultural Services Dept, Hong Kong
Centennial Campus Project, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Art Square Salisbury Garden, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
K-11 Art Mall, New World Development, Hong Kong
Wheelock Properties, Hong Kong
Henderson Land Development, Hong Kong
Swire Properties, Hong Kong
Chinachem Group, Hong Kong
Crown Hotel, Macau
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Macau

SELECTED COLLECTIONS
Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong, Hong Kong
MTR Corporation, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Housing Department, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
J.P.Morgan, Hong Kong
Chinachem Group, Hong Kong

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

2011 Sculpture of Reflections: The Art of Danny Lee Chin-fai, Asia One Books, Hong Kong
2014 Karma: Landscape Sculpture by Danny Lee Chin-fai, Lee’s Workshop, Hong Kong