John Hung

John Hung is an Ontario-based illustrator who creates dramatic and grounded work that captures the nostalgic feeling of reminiscing about daily life. He uses cultural imagery from Hong Kong and inspiration from his own life to craft a powerful narrative. Outside of illustration, he enjoys catching up on the latest pop culture and cultivating as many new and exciting experiences as he can.

Looking Down the Walled City

Inspired by the infamous Kowloon Walled City, this piece delves into a hypothetical scenario in which the city itself is suspended in the sky, exaggerating its height and claustrophobic nature.

First World Diary

This visual diary pokes fun at the trivial problems we may encounter in our day-to-day lives, exaggerating them. First-world problems, overblown.

Tea Café Delights

Illustrations based on some of the most popular and tasty foods to come from traditional Hong Kong tea cafés. Eat up!

Family, Friends and Food

This series delves into the connections between food, family, and relationships. A love letter to Hong Kong and John’s love for his culture and food.

Seung Zi Cafe

The themes of this story delve into the complicated feelings surrounding identity and belonging as you return to a culture that is no longer familiar to you. Language acts as a vehicle in this story to show various levels of communication and what it means to truly understand one another.