Biography

Wing Hei Cheryl Hui, graduated with distinction from Goldsmiths, University of London, with a Master's degree in Computational Arts. Renowned for merging music and technology, Hui creates instruments using physical computing, exploring themes of control and surrender.

With a background in Music from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong, Hui honed her percussion skills under the guidance of Mr. James Boznos, principal timpanist of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Her versatile collaborations include renowned ensembles and musicians like the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble and cellist Trey Lee.

Since 2016, Hui's groundbreaking compositions have been showcased internationally, earning recognition for their innovative blend of music and multimedia. Notably, she co-developed the interactive musical instrument GripBeat, securing a spot in the King's College London Venture Accelerator and earning a Soyoye Technology Innovation scholarship in 2017.

In 2022, Hui expanded her creative pursuits to stage design, contributing to performances by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2023, she served as the visual designer for various concerts. She collaborated with Politecnico di Milano concluded in mid-2023, where she played a key role in developing an interactive visualisation system for live concerts, further solidifying her status as a trailblazer in new media art. Hui is now working as a freelance designer, musician as well as an educator.