About Afa Annfa
(Hong Kong | B.1983)
Born and raised in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, Afa Annfa has become a prominent figure in the local art scene known for her contemplative exploration of human interconnectedness in the modern world. Afa’s artistic repertoire is as diverse as it is profound. Her signature style features evocative paintings of feminine figures, each brushstroke a testament to her keen observation of the human condition. But Afa’s creativity knows no bounds as she seamlessly transitions between mediums over the years, experimenting with ceramics and wood sculptures to give three-dimensional life to her ideas.
Her approach to art is deeply rooted in visceral meditation and observation, with each work reflecting the complex tapestry of societal dynamics. Afa has been driven by an insatiable quest for belonging throughout her career. Her art serves as a visual diary of this journey, chronicling her experiences in the age of social media and exploring the intricate web of relationships between individuals and society at large. Afa’s work resonates deeply with viewers grappling with similar questions in an increasingly interconnected yet paradoxically lonely world. Her art becomes a bridge, connecting disparate souls through shared experiences and emotions.
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2025
Duo solo exhibition with Gloria Chung, JPS Gallery, Hong Kong
2023
Peas, JPS Gallery Paris, Paris, France
2022
When The Green Meets Red, Août Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon
2021
The Magical Hoop, JPS Gallery Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
2020
Questers and the Tables, JPS Gallery, Hong Kong
2019
Afa Annfa: Wonder as Wander, K.Underwood Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
2015
The Silent Family, GUMGUMGUM, Hong Kong
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS & ART FAIRS
2025
DesignInspire 2025 T12YSTUD10, HKCEC, Hong Kong
@N1MALS, Bonhams, Hong Kong
Art Central Hong Kong 2025, HKCEC, Hong Kong
2024
Abu Dhabi Art Fair, Manarat Al Saadiyat (MAS), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
1 Gallery Art Fair, Paradise City, Seoul, South Korea
Light Amidst Chaos, The Little Hut, Taipei, Taiwan
Art Central Hong Kong 2024, HKCEC, Hong Kong
2023
The Elegance of Solitude, JPS Gallery, Hong Kong
Hola Barna, JPS Gallery, Barcelona, Spain
ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair, Shanghai, China
Hola Barna, JPS Gallery Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Tokyo Gendai, Almine Rech, Pacifico Yokohama, Tokyo, Japan
Art Central Hong Kong 2023, HKCEC, Hong Kong
UVNT Art Fair 2023, COAM, Madrid, Spain
2022
The Magical Hoop - Yi Tai Project, Art Central Hong Kong 2022, HKCEC, Hong Kong
Bonjour Paris, JPS Gallery, Paris, France
Art Fair Tokyo 2022, Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan
2021
Make-A-Wish Charity Show, BELOWGROUND, Hong Kong
Between Visions, Août Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon
Museum Belowground, JPS Gallery, Hong Kong
Art Central Hong Kong 2021, HKCEC, Hong Kong
Time Travel, JPS Gallery, BELOWGROUND, Hong Kong
HKAGA x Ferragamo Collaboration Revitalises Bing Sutts with Art and Creativity, HKAGA, Hong Kong
2020
The ExtraOrdinary Exhibition, Karen Leung Foundation, Eaton HK and Tai Kwun, Hong Kong Girl Power, JPS Area 36, Tokyo, Japan
Here and Now, JPS Gallery, Hong Kong
Art Fair Tokyo, Tokyo International Forum, JPS Gallery, Tokyo, Japan The New Page, online Art Show, JPS Gallery, Artsy
Silent Art Tokyo, JPS Area 36, Tokyo, Japan
2016
The SFW Art Exhibition, Forward Assembly, Hong Kong
AWARDS
2021
Selected person of the 40 UNDER 40 by Prestige Hong Kong
2018
CreateSmart Young Design Talent Award, DFA Hong K ong Design Talent Award
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2025
South China Morning Post: Is it food or art? Show uses bread and butter explore identity, work pressure and more
HK01.com: 專訪｜將麵包與牛油帶到畫廊 兩位本地藝術家合力烘烤出生活形狀
藝城遊記: 香港藝術家 Afa Lee x Gloria Chung — 牛油的光環
Prestige Hong Kong, p.13, “In Her Image” June 2025
Bazaar Hong Kong, p.234 - 235, “Artisty in Food”, no.438, Mar 2025
2024
Anteprima 30th Anniversary Publication <SMART: A Decade of Smart Empowerment>, p.54 - 59
Obscura Magazine: Swinging Between Identities: AFA ANNFA
2023
藝城遊記｜ZTYLEZ: 李思汝 Afa Lee — 與 Inner Child 彳亍
Mindly Journal: 【Art Central】AFA ANNFA ・ 怪異和孤獨中的一絲溫暖
2022
Lifestyle Asia: Hong Kong artist Afa Annfa is taking us all home through ‘The Magical Hoop’
The Culturist 文化者：身兼多職的視覺藝術家 Afa帶藝赴台反思香港設計風氣【DFA HKYDTA】
2021
Marie Claire, Cover, p. 6, 10, 42-49, “New Wave”, issue 367, Apr 2021
Jessica, Cover, p.28 - 35, “AFA LEE 對照記”, Aug 2021
Prestige, p. 124 - 125, “Body of Work: Model and Artist Afa Lee “Afa Annfa” on Her Art, Solitude and Yayoi Kusama”, Oct 2021
Madame Figaro: Afa李思汝與美國塗鴉大師打造中環「逆時車站」
2020
The Culturist 文化者：孤獨卻相連着 Afa Lee 重塑2020年獨身經驗【現場】
City Magazine, Cover, p. 066 - 069, “A Bizarre Comics Dialogue”, issue 528, Oct 2020
2017
Neo Cha, p. 30 - 31, “In the Studio with Afa Annfa”, Issue 01, 2017
2016
I.T Post, “10 Creative Young Ones (Who Arer Killing It Right Now in Hong Kong)”, A/W 2016, Issue 20
ARTIST RESIDENCY
2023
JPS Gallery Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain