Making It with Alex See

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Hi Artists | Art collectors | Journalists | Art educators | Curators | Gallerists | Family & Friends ​I'm Alex See, a fashion professional and sculptor. When I'm not immersed in my own creative work, I love interviewing artists to explore their vibrant worlds. After a year of sharing these conversations on Instagram, I've realized there's a need for a deeper connection—so I’m launching a podcast! ​What is the Podcast for: ​To showcase talented creatives and artists ​To understand the essence of creativity and its importance ​To highlight unique opportunities in Hong Kong, aiming to make it a thriving hub for artists ​In the long run, my hope is that this podcast will support me building an NGO with a mission to foster a sustainable art and creative industry in Hong Kong.

  1. 4d ago

    點解全職做創作反而無靈感？ (ft. 阿三 Chan Sai Lok) - Making It with Alex See

    一個人可以同時係藝術家、策展人、藝評人同埋大學導師嗎？ 今集《Making It》請嚟香港當代藝術圈嘅多重宇宙代表阿三 Chan Sai Lok。阿三拒絕被單一身份定義，更討厭被問你畫咩畫因為佢認為每一個詞語背後，都充滿住社會賦予嘅框架。我哋一齊探討咗香港藝術圈點解細得嚟又好大、點解辭工全職做藝術未必最 productive，同埋藝術家應該點樣尋找最適合自己嘅 working mode。同時，阿三亦分享咗點解語言同文字本身就係極具力量嘅藝術媒介。最後，面對如果離開世界會少咗啲咩嘅終極拷問，阿三無比灑脫嘅答案，絕對會令你反思生命嘅重量。如果你想深入了解香港當代藝術嘅真面目、想打破創作上嘅樽頸，或者需要一劑最真實嘅人生哲理，呢集絕對唔可以錯過。IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:The Multi-Hyphenate Artist 多重身份的優勢: 點解阿三堅持同時做創作、策展同寫作，並將佢哋視為一個不可分割嘅整體？Breaking the Frameworks 打破既定框架: 點解藝術家最怕俾人問你畫咩畫？拆解油畫呢個詞彙背後嘅限制。The Reality of HK's Art Scene 香港藝術圈的真相: 圈子雖小，但版圖極大。重新認識充滿活力與重疊性嘅本地藝術生態。Finding Your Working Mode 尋找創作節奏: 辭職做全職藝術家反而無效率？探討最真實嘅創作日常與習慣。Language as an Art Form 文字即藝術: 展覽嘅文字論述與溝通，點解同件藝術品本身一樣咁重要？A Grounded Legacy 生命的反思: 面對生死與遺憾，阿三霸氣又灑脫嘅人生哲學：Nothing is lost.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro: 擁有多重身份的藝術家 阿三03:15 - 打破框架：油畫兩個字背後的限制14:50 - 香港藝術生態：一個細得嚟好大嘅版圖21:30 - 全職做藝術反而無效率？尋找你的 Working Mode27:15 - 文字與論述：語言點樣成為當代藝術嘅核心40:10 - 終極拷問：如果你離開這個世界，世界會少了什麼？QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:藝術嘅時候通常都會問我，三位你畫啲咩畫㗎... 我唔識答㗎... 因為油畫呢個字係好多 framework 喺度嘅。 - Chan Sai Lok香港藝術，嗰個圈子或者參與嘅人呢其實好細，但同時亦都好大... 我哋喺呢一個圈子裏面嘅人，其實各自做緊不同嘅嘢囉。 - Chan Sai Lok（如果有一日你離開呢個世界，世界會少咗啲咩嘢？）Nothing. 冇嘢少到。因為我唔會將自己放到咁大。 - Chan Sai LokABOUT THE GUEST:Chan Sai Lok 阿三 是一位活躍於香港當代藝術圈的藝術家、藝評人、策展人、教育工作者及電台主持。擁有超過二十年經驗的他，作品經常遊走於視覺藝術與文學之間。他擅長以獨特的文字與語言作為創作媒介，並不斷挑戰傳統藝術的框架與定義，致力於推動香港藝術生態的多元發展。ABOUT THE HOST:Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries.CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

  2. Aug 31

    景德鎮水浸與失敗的哲學 (ft. 可樂先生 Dave) - Making It with Alex See

    木灰點樣可以燒成透明嘅玻璃釉面？大自然嘅鬼斧神工，又會點樣衝擊藝術家嘅創作靈魂？ 今集《Making It》請嚟擁有木工與純藝術背景、熱愛探索物料極限嘅「物料魔法師」——可樂先生 Dave。 Dave 帶我哋走入佢嘅創作實驗室，分享佢點樣將大自然（如退潮樹、風化石）嘅靈感轉化為獨特嘅「陶瓷板畫」，突破傳統畫布嘅四方框架。我哋更會大爆最近一齊去景德鎮嘅奇遇記：面對酒店水浸、電單車被水沖走，點解一班陶藝家竟然可以做到心如止水、企喺度 Chill？原來陶瓷呢門藝術，成功率往往只有 70%，由一開始就注定要藝術家學識與「失敗和裂痕」共存！ 如果你對古法柴燒感到好奇、想知道藝術家點樣回應大自然嘅完美雕塑，或者想學習點樣優雅地面對人生嘅挫敗，Dave 嘅實驗精神絕對會為你帶嚟啟發。 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: The Magic of Materials (物料的化學魔法): 解密「柴燒陶瓷」中，高溫木灰化為自然玻璃釉面的奇妙過程。Beyond the Canvas (突破畫布的限制): 點解 Dave 放棄用塑膠彩同油畫？點樣透過泥板擠壓創造出流動嘅「陶瓷板畫」。Nature as the Ultimate Sculptor (大自然的鬼斧神工): 面對風化石與退潮樹的完美形態，藝術家的存在價值到底喺邊？The Jingdezhen Flood (景德鎮水浸奇遇記): 酒店水浸連車都沖走，點解陶藝家依然能保持極致的「佛系」心態？Embracing Failure (與挫敗共存的哲學): 連最頂級陶瓷廠嘅成功率都只有70%，教會了我們什麼人生道理。The Studio Rat (藝術家的儲物癖): 從街邊撿木頭到機緣巧合下繼承葵芳老師傅的木工工具。 CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro: 專注研究物料的魔法師 Dave01:37 柴燒的秘密：木灰變成玻璃釉的化學作用04:12 突破畫布限制：擠壓與流動中的「陶瓷板畫」12:58 葵芳工廈奇遇：繼承退休老師傅的木工工具24:44 大自然的最強雕塑：風化石與退潮樹的啟發34:44 景德鎮水浸事件：陶藝家面對挫敗的「佛系」哲學 QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:"其實物料的變化，有時都真係同魔術有些相似... 可能我是專注研究物料的藝術家。" Dave"你想想，其實做陶瓷的人，一開始就要保持不穩定性... 訓練了一個跟挫敗有很不同的關係，裂了就裂了。" Dave"作為一個雕塑家，你會覺得，哇我這樣做來做什麼？自然做了這麼厲害的東西，我怎麼回應？藝術家的價值在哪裡？" Dave ABOUT THE GUEST:Dave (可樂先生) 是一位駐香港的藝術家，專注於物料研究與跨媒介工藝。擁有純藝術與木工背景的他，近年將創作重心轉向陶瓷，透過泥板的擠壓與混合，打破傳統繪畫的框架，創作出充滿動態的「陶瓷板畫」。他從大自然中汲取深刻靈感，並十分享受窯燒過程中的不確定性與不可控之美。 ABOUT THE HOST:Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries. CONNECT WITH US:Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene!Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

  3. Aug 18

    Don't Buy Decor, Buy a Story (ft. Giudi) - Making It with Alex See #20

    Can buying art be more than just decorating an empty wall? In this episode of Making It, we sit down with Giudi, an experienced art advisor who helps collectors navigate the notoriously opaque art market.From working in galleries across the primary and secondary markets, Giudi developed a passion for helping people understand the unique narratives behind each piece. She shares her process of guiding clients—from setting budgets to finding artworks that create the perfect balance and "tension" in a living space, rather than just acting as background decor.Giudi opens up about the scientifically proven benefits of living with art, noting how it can boost endorphins and improve your overall physical and mental health. She explains how art acts as a time capsule for our culture and history, and why interacting with challenging pieces, like heavy ceramics or contrasting styles, sparks essential conversations.We also delve into the unique landscape of Hong Kong, discussing how the city's spatial constraints and distinct micro-communities—ranging from the fast-paced business center to its wild, natural beaches—create a fertile ground for localized creativity and new art forms.If you are an aspiring collector unsure of where to begin, an artist wanting to understand the advisory side of the industry, or someone simply looking to bring more meaning into your living space, Giudi's insights on aesthetics, storytelling, and cultural value are essential listening.🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro: Demystifying the Art Market02:15 - What Does an Art Advisor Actually Do?05:30 - The Decor Trap: Why You Shouldn't Just Buy "Decor"09:45 - The Psychology of Art: Endorphins and Health Benefits14:20 - Curating Exhibitions and Creating "Tension" in a Room18:50 - The Value of Traditional Craft vs. Technology23:10 - Hong Kong's Unique Micro-Communities and Creative Edge28:30 - Advice for Aspiring Artists: Invest in Your SkillsQUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:"I help people to navigate the free art market, which can be very dark and unclear. So I help give clarity.""Don't buy decor, buy a story. Something that's punchy, but it's very interesting because it tells something.""There has been scientifically proven from different studies that interacting with art... boosts your mind but also your body health, because it releases endorphins."ABOUT THE GUEST:Giudi is an art advisor dedicated to helping both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers navigate the primary and secondary art markets. With a deep appreciation for storytelling, aesthetics, and historical relevance, she guides clients in finding artworks that resonate personally while fostering community and cultural conversation.ABOUT THE HOST:Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries.CONNECT WITH US:Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene!📸 Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

  4. Aug 4

    From Corporate Lawyer to Visual Artist: The Art of Human Connection (ft. Jada Poon) - Making It with Alex See

    Can a photograph heal the pain of loss and remind us that we are never alone? In this episode of Making It, we sit down with Jada Poon, a corporate lawyer turned photographer and visual artist. From walking a predictable, highly successful path in law to experiencing a "soul shut down" due to misalignment with her true self, Jada made the courageous leap to pursue art and design. She shares her incredible journey, the backlash she faced, and the profound impact of a single auntie who believed in her enough to buy her first camera. Jada opens up about her recent photography exhibition, "Still with us" (光一直都在), which deeply explores the themes of love, loss, and the journey of grief. She explains how her camera serves as a tool not just for capturing images, but for fostering genuine human connections, offering people a safe space to be seen and heard. We also delve into the unique "compactness" of Hong Kong, discussing how the city's high energy and proximity make it the perfect breeding ground for creative "co-creation". If you are struggling with a career that drains your spirit, dealing with the loss of a loved one, or simply wanting to understand the power of empathetic listening, Jada's story of vulnerability and shared human experience is essential listening. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro: Meeting Jada at the Vietnam Social Exhibition 02:56 - Using Photography to Explore Shared Human Experiences 04:40 - A Touching Story of Grief: Why Crying is a Gift 09:46 - The Career Pivot: Leaving Corporate Law After a "Soul Shut Down" 12:28 - The Auntie Who Bought My First Camera 24:45 - The Importance of Being Fully Present and Listening 33:00 - Hong Kong's Unique Advantage: A Compact City for Co-creation 39:36 - Bridging the Gap: Bringing Creative Minds into Corporate Spaces QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE: "我最怕嘅唔係我日日喺度繼續喊，我最怕係我有一日我唔會喊... 當你唔會喊嘅時候，其實就好似代表你已經忘記咗個份愛。" - Jada Poon "點解好似我個 soul 好似慢慢每一日咁 shut down 緊呢？嗰一種辛苦係 by far worse than 冇得睡覺、冇得食飯。" - Jada Poon "We are never alone. 尤其是一個香港咁 busy 嘅 city，我哋各自都好多時 on survival mode... 當你見到同佢有共同分享嘅一種情感，就會多咗一份力量行落去。" - Jada Poon ABOUT THE GUEST: Jada Poon is a talented photographer and visual artist whose work revolves around shared human experiences. Leaving behind a career as a corporate lawyer, she pursued design at Central Saint Martins in London before finding her calling behind the lens. Her recent exhibition, "Still with us" (光一直都在), explores the profound journey of grief and love. You can find more of her visual storytelling on Instagram at @JadaPoonPhotography. ABOUT THE HOST: Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries. CONNECT WITH US: Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene! 📸 Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

  5. Jul 13

    The Secret Life of a Banker and an Artist (ft. Simon Shingleton) - Making It with Alex See

    Can a banker find his true self through the chaos of permanent ink? In this episode of Making It, we sit down with Simon Shingleton, an expressive figurative artist with a multifaceted life: he is a banker, a teacher, a husband, and a father of four. From abandoning erasable pencils to drawing fast-paced figures while listening to electronic music, Simon approaches art as a way to bypass his own insecurities. We dive deep into his unique philosophy—treating his artwork not as a pursuit of a perfect masterpiece, but as a crucial tool for personal growth and discovering authentic human potential. Simon opens up about the emotional resonance of the "Ugly Duckling" story, explaining why seeing people discover their true talents brings him to tears. We also discuss how the courage found on the canvas translates into his corporate career, the unique challenges of creating in Hong Kong's fast-paced society, and why he believes businesses should open their valuable real estate to support local creatives. If you are a creative balancing a demanding corporate career with your passion, or someone wrestling with the ever-present flutter of self-doubt, Simon’s vulnerable and honest perspective on embracing life's "struggles" is essential listening. 🎧 **IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:** - **The Banker Artist:** How Simon balances a high-pressure corporate career with his expressive figurative art. - **Embracing Mistakes:** Why switching to permanent fine-liner pens and electronic music helps bypass his critical brain. - **The "Ugly Duckling" Tears:** Simon's profound emotional response to seeing individuals realize their true potential. - **Dealing with Doubt:** Understanding self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy not as roadblocks, but as a constant flutter in your vision. - **Hong Kong’s Art Scene:** The unique mix of global finance and culture, and the need for businesses to support public art spaces like Wyndham Social. - **The Next Chapter:** Moving from single portraits to exploring the relationship between clothed figures and their environments, inspired by Matisse's Red Studio. **CHAPTERS:** 0:00 - Intro: Hosting the exhibition at Wyndham Social 01:09 - Who is Simon Shingleton? (Banker, Teacher, Father & Artist) 01:23 - The "Ugly Duckling" and crying over human potential 06:22 - Capturing authentic individuality in expressive art 08:11 - Using permanent pen & electronic music to fight insecurity 14:08 - The importance of value, friction, and embracing human chaos 17:40 - Leonardo da Vinci and understanding the nature of doubt 28:00 - The vulnerability and fear of a public exhibition 34:00 - What’s Next: Multi-figure pieces and Matisse's Red Studio 37:14 - Hong Kong's unique edge and challenges for artists 43:00 - Why corporate F&B spaces should support local creativity **QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:** "I believe that you were designed... you were made to be you." - Simon Shingleton "I want to feel the friction when I'm drawing... I believe life is a struggle." - Simon Shingleton "It is a tool by which I can become more myself and hopefully... the person I'm drawing can be encouraged." - Simon Shingleton **ABOUT THE GUEST:** Simon Shingleton is a Hong Kong-based expressive figurative artist, banker, and educator. Embracing chaos and human complexity, Simon focuses on capturing the honest individuality and internal energy of his models using permanent pens and watercolour washes. He views art primarily as a tool for personal growth, overcoming insecurity, and celebrating the authenticity of the people he draws. **ABOUT THE HOST:** Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries. **CONNECT WITH US:** Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene!📸 Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

  6. Jun 29

    Stop Trying to Be Liked & Embrace Your Errors (ft. Pyrc Luke) - Making It with Alex See

    Can an advertising creative director find fine art success by embracing her kitchen mistakes? In this episode of Making It, we sit down with Pyrc Luke, an artist who wears many hats. Originally an advertising creative director, Pyrc left the corporate world to study fine art at CHK. Alongside her art, she works as a freelance advertiser, barber, and even formulates organic hair products as a trichology practitioner. Pyrc dives into her unique artistic process, blending her background in conceptual advertising with kinetic art—using light and movement to explore human desires. We discuss her fascinating "Failed Eggs" series, where she intentionally ruins boiled eggs to challenge our perceptions of failure and success. We also delve into "Pleasure's Mind," a kinetic piece using a wet market lamp to symbolize turning harsh judgments into entertainment. We also explore what Hong Kong offers artists today and her pitch for a massive "playground" or maker space filled with machinery to foster creative diversity. Plus, she shares a touching story about earning the validation of her engineer father through her complex mechanical art. If you are struggling with the pressure to "be liked," questioning your own career path, or just want to learn how to embrace errors as alternatives, Pyrc's journey of asking the right questions is exactly what you need to hear. 🎧 **IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:** • **Wearing Many Hats:** Balancing life as a former ad creative, barber, trichologist, and kinetic artist. • **The Master's Interview:** How a challenging question from a chef friend after a failed Zoom interview pushed her to fight for her spot at CHK. • **Kinetic Art & Mechanics:** Building moving art without an engineering background and the proud moment her father recognized her mechanical skills. • **Pleasure's Mind:** Turning societal judgment into a dancing, entertaining experience using an everyday wet market lamp. • **Embracing Errors:** The story behind her "Failed Eggs" collection and redefining failure as just a beautiful alternative. • **A Playground for Artists:** Her vision for a machine-filled maker space to boost creative diversity and talent in Hong Kong. • **Advice to Her Younger Self:** Why we need to stop trying to be liked and start being authentic to avoid internalized expectations. Start listening to learn how to embrace your own alternatives. **CHAPTERS:** 0:00 - Intro & Pyrc's Many Hats 01:06 - Failing the Master's Interview & Fighting for Art 01:08 - Why Kinetic Art? Asking the Right Questions 01:10 - A Proud Moment: Bonding with an Engineer Dad 01:19 - "Pleasure's Mind": Turning Judgment into Entertainment 01:25 - "Failed Eggs": Finding Beauty in Kitchen Mistakes 01:32 - The Core Theme: Human Desire & Success Standards 01:35 - Advice to Her Younger Self: Don't Try to be Liked 01:43 - The Dream Maker Space for Hong Kong Artists **QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:** "I would stop saying or telling her that you have to or want to be liked." - Pyrc Luke "By asking the first question, we can ask a better question next time, which also means getting closer to the answer." - Pyrc Luke **ABOUT THE GUEST:** Pyrc Luke is a Hong Kong-based kinetic artist, former advertising creative director, barber, and hair-care formulator. Known for exploring human desire and embracing alternatives through works like "Failed Eggs" and "Pleasure's Mind," her art heavily relies on light, movement, and challenging societal standards. **ABOUT THE HOST:** Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries. **CONNECT WITH US: Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene! 📸 Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

  7. Jun 28

    Why AI Makes Human Mistakes Valuable (ft. Denis Leo Hegic) - Making It with Alex See - #17

    What happens to art when AI can perfectly generate a book, song, or movie on command? In this episode of Making It, we sit down with Denis Leo Hegic, a Berlin-based curator who challenges everything we know about the traditional art world. From debating the true definition of a "curator" to redefining the modern gallery, Denis brings a beautifully simplistic yet profound philosophy to creativity: art is not just an object, it is fundamentally an experience. We dive deep into why "human failability" and our innate mistakes will become the ultimate stamp of quality in the rapidly approaching age of generative AI. Denis also opens up about the unfair pressure placed on commercial galleries, why a museum doesn't need to be a building with thick walls, and the incredible, fast-paced potential of Hong Kong's art scene. If you are a creative juggling multiple hats, an artist questioning what "good" art truly is, or just someone looking to stop wasting their "borrowed time" on this planet, Denis’s raw and unapologetic perspective is essential listening. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: Start listening to engineer your own creativity. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro: Who is Denis Leo Hegic? 03:30 - Borrowed Time: Why you must pursue your passion 08:34 - AI vs Humanity: The new stamp of quality is human mistakes10:04 - Is there such a thing as "Bad Art"? 20:22 - Is art allowed to be beautiful and decorative? 28:47 - What is your deepest desire as a curator? 31:16 - Looking up "Museum" in the dictionary 33:45 - The problem with 60-year-old gallery formats 43:14 - Hong Kong's unique opportunities and the City Museum concept 50:04 - Juggling multiple hats and the myth of independence 56:11 - Being inspired by friends and unapologetic artists QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE: "If you ask AI... 'Give me a book on this topic,' and you get the best book ever written... what is left for us to do? Well, because of our own human failability, I believe in your mistakes." - Denis Leo Hegic "If you're on this planet for 50, 60, 70, 80, it's only 90 years, right? That's like a third of the life of a turtle. So you're just a little glimpse here. So maybe it's good to dedicate your time... pursuing something that you are passionate about." - Denis Leo Hegic "In Russian, 'iskusv' means 'art'. In my language, in Serbian, it means 'experience'. For me... I understood everything. I don't need to read any more books about art. Art is an experience." - Denis Leo Hegic ABOUT THE GUEST: Denis Leo Hegic is a Berlin-based art curator driven by a passion for continuous learning and human connection. Rejecting over-intellectualised jargon, Denis approaches art through a simplistic, experiential lens. He is a strong advocate for fluid exhibition formats, community art spaces, and treating the urban landscape itself as a living museum. ABOUT THE HOST: Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries. CONNECT WITH US: Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene! 📸 Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

  8. Jun 1

    Making It With Alex See #15 - Petr Hajek

    Can a former professional footballer and corporate lawyer redefine the art scene? In this episode of Making It, we sit down with Petr Hajek, the founder of the Chemistry Gallery in the Czech Republic, whose career pivot proves it's never too late to follow your dreams. From writing legislation to pioneering the promotion of emerging artists, Petr shares his "Blue Ocean Strategy" for success when he started his gallery with no prior art experience. We dive deep into his unique philosophy of feeling the "chemistry" with an artwork rather than needing to understand it. We also explore how he curates lively exhibitions by blending contemporary art with local electronic music. We also discuss his international ambitions, his thoughts on Hong Kong's growing art hub, and his crucial advice for young artists looking to catch a gallery's attention. If you are contemplating a major career change or an artist trying to break into the commercial gallery world, Petr’s adventurous spirit and practical advice on building trust and taking risks is essential listening. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: Start listening to find your own blue ocean. CHAPTERS: 01:00:00 - Intro: Petr Hajek's unlikely background 01:04:08 - The "Blue Ocean" strategy for starting an art gallery 01:06:55 - Learning the art world on the fly 01:14:36 - Naming the "Chemistry Gallery" and feeling the art 01:20:31 - Why artists need to work with curators 01:23:28 - Making art accessible through "Chemistry Prints" 01:27:40 - Mixing electronic music with fine art 01:31:12 - First impressions of the Hong Kong art scene 01:37:51 - Final advice: Follow your dreams QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:"It's not important to understand, it's not important that you don't know too much about art. It's important to feel... chemistry." - Petr Hajek "By Blue Ocean Strategy, I mean that it's important to do things that nobody else is doing because then the competition is much easier." - Petr Hajek "I think it's important for clients to understand... they should be working with galleries, buying from galleries, because if they do this, the galleries can support the artists." - Petr Hajek **ABOUT THE GUEST:**Petr Hajek is the founder of the Chemistry Gallery in the Czech Republic. After a career as a professional football player and a lawyer, he pivoted to the art world to champion emerging young artists. He is known for integrating electronic music into his exhibitions and actively promoting Czech artists on the international stage. ABOUT THE HOST: Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries. CONNECT WITH US: Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene! 📸 Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee

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Hi Artists | Art collectors | Journalists | Art educators | Curators | Gallerists | Family & Friends ​I'm Alex See, a fashion professional and sculptor. When I'm not immersed in my own creative work, I love interviewing artists to explore their vibrant worlds. After a year of sharing these conversations on Instagram, I've realized there's a need for a deeper connection—so I’m launching a podcast! ​What is the Podcast for: ​To showcase talented creatives and artists ​To understand the essence of creativity and its importance ​To highlight unique opportunities in Hong Kong, aiming to make it a thriving hub for artists ​In the long run, my hope is that this podcast will support me building an NGO with a mission to foster a sustainable art and creative industry in Hong Kong.

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  • Creator
    Alex See
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex See
  • Show Website
    Making It with Alex See