Meet Hong Kong’s Sin Sin Man

When it comes to dancing to the beat of your own drum, no one does it more than visionary artist, jeweler and hotel owner Sin Sin Man

Being a “free spirit” means letting your mind fly. Stop trying to be a policeman by constantly following all the rules and stop thinking too much about things that haven’t happened yet. I like to see how far and how far I can fly, without expectations. My attitude is to live with curiosity – I’m always willing to take a risk, I always love to learn and I keep exploring life.

When I started Sin Sin Fine Art in 2003I found the perfect platform to be a conductor and organize shows with complete freedom. I want to stimulate and inspire the audience, open their eyes and allow them to explore new experiences through my eyes. I don’t compare my work to anyone else’s because I believe in what I do. I don’t follow trends because I have enough to share. And whether it’s music, food or art, sharing creates community.

I started building my Villa Sin Sin hotel project in Bali in 1998. It wasn’t my dream, but at that point in my life, that’s how it was. I knew I wanted to buy a house, but I couldn’t find anything I liked, so my friends said, “Why don’t you build your own villa?” The timing was perfect for me, personally and financially, so it was a magical moment when everything fell into place.

I consider Villa Sin Sin to be my largest installation to date. It helps me create a balance between Hong Kong and Bali, yin and yang, contrast, space and emptiness. The property allows guests to clear their minds and immerse themselves in the present.

I love Indonesia. There are over 17,000 islands, which I find incredibly mysterious, because you never see enough of them. The people are always smiling and welcoming and, of course, the nature is unique in the world. I am always blown away by their culture, history and immaculate craftsmanship.

I am not religious, but I am deeply inspired by the devotion and discipline of Hinduism. For example, the daily offering and the way they respect God and the existence of nature are quite beautiful.

Over the past three years I have focused on my solo exhibition Back to School (2023), celebrating 20 years of Sin Sin Fine Art. Whether paper, canvas, wood or metal, I have managed to transform the materials into playful and, in turn, mysterious works of art, all full of insight.

MAIN PHOTO CREDIT: Andrea Bjorsell

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