Everyone has a story to tell.
Art as a medium.
Art is the medium through which silenced voices can be given the tools to tell their own stories, and the space to share them with the world.
The ‘Our Story’ project runs free community art workshops inspired by emerging ‘Arts-on-Prescription’ healthcare models — because a shocking 61% of adults in Hong Kong suffer from poor mental wellbeing (1).
We work directly with vulnerable and underprivileged groups in Hong Kong, in partnership with local charities, to boost mental health and combat social isolation through art.
Medicine for the mind and soul
‘Drawing on her first-hand experience in non-profit organizations, Natalie Cheng says arts workshops can boost mental health for vulnerable groups in society and even address the city's overwhelmed hospitals…’
Our Story HK was profiled in The Standard - read the article here!
Art-on-prescription
‘AoP’ is a healthcare model gaining traction globally. Read about the rapidly-growing body of scientific research that inspired the project!
Online gallery
View the amazing art created by workshop participants — from paintings to photography to mask-making — in our online exhibition…
About the project
How Our Story came to life: from my passion for neuroscience to running community art workshops across Hong Kong.
