Lives and works in Hong Kong.
Rex’s practice is rooted in decades of sustained drawing, encompassing sketches, collages, oil paintings, and extended to small sculptural objects that together form a personal archive of interwoven materials. His fascination with mythical fauna and flora reflects an interest in their peculiar traits and the resonances they share across cultures. His recent works draw on the Classics of Mountains and Seas, an ancient Chinese text of myth and geographical lore, distinguished by obscure names, arbitrary structures, and a detached tone, qualities that invite reinterpretation. His engagement with ancient writings highlights the historical depth of language, while imbuing his work with humor and openness that speak to the present.
Rex studied graphic design in the late 1970s, marking a prolific career spanning design and visual art. He debuted his first solo exhibition in 1985 at Zuni Icosahedron, Hong Kong. His work has been exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, and the Hong Kong Arts Centre. In 2025, he presented his large-scale solo exhibition Portraits of the World Skin at To Art House.