"Cats in the City"– AI-Powered Visual Storytelling for Animal Welfare
In “City Cats of Hong Kong,” I reimagine the city’s stray and community cats as fully integrated citizens—shopping for groceries, repairing vehicles, chatting in cafés—woven into the vibrant urban tapestry of Hong Kong. Each scene pairs whimsical anthropomorphism with authentic local settings to humanize these animals, encouraging empathy and raising awareness for their welfare.
By situating cats in familiar city roles, I aim to bridge the emotional distance between people and stray animals, reminding viewers that these street companions are an inseparable part of our shared community.
Description & Concept:
“City Cats of Hong Kong” is a visually engaging series depicting cats walking, working, shopping, and living daily life in Hong Kong—dressed and behaving like humans. The series merges the charm of anthropomorphism with the vibrancy of Hong Kong’s streets, markets, and cultural landmarks. Each image draws inspiration from real-life city scenes—wet markets, tram rides, neon-lit alleyways—blended with whimsical storytelling to bring cats into the heart of human society.
“City Cats of Hong Kong” is a visually engaging series depicting cats walking, working, shopping, and living daily life in Hong Kong—dressed and behaving like humans. The series merges the charm of anthropomorphism with the vibrancy of Hong Kong’s streets, markets, and cultural landmarks. Each image draws inspiration from real-life city scenes—wet markets, tram rides, neon-lit alleyways—blended with whimsical storytelling to bring cats into the heart of human society.
By portraying them as integral members of the community, the work aims to spark empathy and awareness for the welfare of Hong Kong’s stray and community cats. It communicates that these animals are not outsiders but rightful participants in the urban ecosystem, deserving of care, respect, and protection.
Inspiration:
Hong Kong’s Dual Identity – A city where tradition meets modernity, creating endless visual juxtapositions.
Hong Kong’s Dual Identity – A city where tradition meets modernity, creating endless visual juxtapositions.
Anthropomorphic Narrative – Inspired by children’s storybooks and satirical illustrations that make social commentary through animals in human roles.
Animal Welfare Awareness – Raising visibility for street cats and encouraging compassionate coexistence.
Inspiration Sources:
The layered textures of Hong Kong streets: neon-lit signs, hanging laundry, tiled walls, market stalls.
Classic anthropomorphic illustration traditions, from Beatrix Potter to modern satirical art.
Real-life urban cats spotted in Hong Kong’s alleyways and shopfronts.
The layered textures of Hong Kong streets: neon-lit signs, hanging laundry, tiled walls, market stalls.
Classic anthropomorphic illustration traditions, from Beatrix Potter to modern satirical art.
Real-life urban cats spotted in Hong Kong’s alleyways and shopfronts.
Creative Process:
Powered by advanced AI image and video generation tools, each piece blends photographic realism with stylized narrative elements. Reference materials were drawn from authentic Hong Kong street photography, ensuring visual accuracy while allowing playful artistic liberties in costumes, poses, and expressions.
Powered by advanced AI image and video generation tools, each piece blends photographic realism with stylized narrative elements. Reference materials were drawn from authentic Hong Kong street photography, ensuring visual accuracy while allowing playful artistic liberties in costumes, poses, and expressions.
"Tea for Two" – Siamese / Birman Cat at Yum Cha
Inside a traditional Chinese restaurant filled with red lanterns and the chatter of families, a Siamese (or Birman) cat sits at a round table draped in white linen. Steam curls from stacked bamboo baskets filled with dim sum—shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and egg tarts. The cat, dressed in a soft silk qipao, delicately pours tea into a porcelain cup, its sapphire eyes glimmering under the soft light. The scene blends elegance and familiarity, as if afternoon tea with friends is just another part of feline society.
Concept:
Merging the cultural ritual of Yum Cha with the refined charm of Siamese/Birman breeds, evoking both tradition and sophistication in Hong Kong life.
Inside a traditional Chinese restaurant filled with red lanterns and the chatter of families, a Siamese (or Birman) cat sits at a round table draped in white linen. Steam curls from stacked bamboo baskets filled with dim sum—shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and egg tarts. The cat, dressed in a soft silk qipao, delicately pours tea into a porcelain cup, its sapphire eyes glimmering under the soft light. The scene blends elegance and familiarity, as if afternoon tea with friends is just another part of feline society.
Concept:
Merging the cultural ritual of Yum Cha with the refined charm of Siamese/Birman breeds, evoking both tradition and sophistication in Hong Kong life.
"Morning Grocery Run" – Ragdoll Cat at the Wet Market
A gentle Ragdoll cat, dressed in a crisp linen shirt, strolls confidently through the bustling Hong Kong wet market. Its silky fur contrasts with the vibrant chaos of the scene—baskets brimming with fresh vegetables, seafood stalls alive with movement, and vendors calling out their prices. The Ragdoll pauses at a fish stall, tilting its head with quiet curiosity, embodying the grace of a thoughtful shopper.
Concept:
Pairing the elegance of the Ragdoll breed with the cultural heartbeat of traditional markets to invite empathy and admiration for community animals.
A gentle Ragdoll cat, dressed in a crisp linen shirt, strolls confidently through the bustling Hong Kong wet market. Its silky fur contrasts with the vibrant chaos of the scene—baskets brimming with fresh vegetables, seafood stalls alive with movement, and vendors calling out their prices. The Ragdoll pauses at a fish stall, tilting its head with quiet curiosity, embodying the grace of a thoughtful shopper.
Concept:
Pairing the elegance of the Ragdoll breed with the cultural heartbeat of traditional markets to invite empathy and admiration for community animals.
"Under the Hood" – Cat Mechanic in a Garage
A ginger cat in oil-stained overalls leans over the open hood of a taxi. Behind him, walls are lined with hanging wrenches and the smell of machine oil seems almost tangible. His intense focus mirrors the pride of skilled tradespeople across the city.
Concept: Elevating blue-collar work through feline character, paying homage to Hong Kong’s hard-working service sector.
A ginger cat in oil-stained overalls leans over the open hood of a taxi. Behind him, walls are lined with hanging wrenches and the smell of machine oil seems almost tangible. His intense focus mirrors the pride of skilled tradespeople across the city.
Concept: Elevating blue-collar work through feline character, paying homage to Hong Kong’s hard-working service sector.
“Moments with My Cat” – Celebrating Companionship Through AI-Generated Imagery
Description & Concept:
“Moments with My Cat” is a heartwarming visual series capturing a young woman and her cat in a variety of environments—each telling a story of companionship, care, and joy. From quiet afternoons in a cozy living room to sunlit walks in countryside fields, and finally a lively birthday celebration in an outdoor garden with food, toys, and presents, the series highlights the richness of the human–animal bond.
“Moments with My Cat” is a heartwarming visual series capturing a young woman and her cat in a variety of environments—each telling a story of companionship, care, and joy. From quiet afternoons in a cozy living room to sunlit walks in countryside fields, and finally a lively birthday celebration in an outdoor garden with food, toys, and presents, the series highlights the richness of the human–animal bond.
The narrative unfolds through carefully composed scenes that evoke tenderness and celebration, showing not just the life of a pet but the shared experiences that make them family.
Inspiration:
Everyday Emotional Connections – Inspired by lifestyle photography and candid documentary-style portraits of people with pets.
Everyday Emotional Connections – Inspired by lifestyle photography and candid documentary-style portraits of people with pets.
Visual Warmth & Nostalgia – Drawing on the emotional language of family albums, pastel tones, and cinematic framing.
Celebration of Animal Life – Positioning pets as loved individuals who deserve special moments and milestones.
Inspiration Sources:
Lifestyle photography and editorial portraits that convey authentic emotion.
The soft visual language of memory—pastel tones, warm highlights, and cinematic depth.
Real-world pet owners’ rituals of love, care, and celebration.
Lifestyle photography and editorial portraits that convey authentic emotion.
The soft visual language of memory—pastel tones, warm highlights, and cinematic depth.
Real-world pet owners’ rituals of love, care, and celebration.
Creative Process:
Each scene was envisioned with storytelling in mind—lighting, environment, and props were carefully designed through AI image generation to create both realism and warmth. The concept bridges fine art portraiture with lifestyle advertising aesthetics, making it both emotionally resonant and visually marketable.
Each scene was envisioned with storytelling in mind—lighting, environment, and props were carefully designed through AI image generation to create both realism and warmth. The concept bridges fine art portraiture with lifestyle advertising aesthetics, making it both emotionally resonant and visually marketable.
Core Creative Statement for Both Projects:
These two series represent my exploration of AI-assisted narrative design, where technology is not just a production tool but a creative partner. By using AI image and video generation, I am able to craft detailed, emotionally charged scenes that merge advocacy, storytelling, and visual artistry—turning static visuals into cultural conversations.
These two series represent my exploration of AI-assisted narrative design, where technology is not just a production tool but a creative partner. By using AI image and video generation, I am able to craft detailed, emotionally charged scenes that merge advocacy, storytelling, and visual artistry—turning static visuals into cultural conversations.
"Field of Whispers" – Countryside Stroll
Standing in a golden grass field under a blue summer sky, the girl gently holds her cat, who gazes toward the horizon. A gentle breeze ripples through both their hair and fur.
Concept:
Evoking a sense of freedom and shared adventure between human and animal.
Standing in a golden grass field under a blue summer sky, the girl gently holds her cat, who gazes toward the horizon. A gentle breeze ripples through both their hair and fur.
Concept:
Evoking a sense of freedom and shared adventure between human and animal.
"Birthday Garden" – A Celebration for the Cat
Long picnic tables set with colorful treats, tiny toys, and wrapped presents fill a sunlit garden. The girl holds the birthday cat—wearing a playful party hat—while friends and family laugh in the background.
Concept:
Framing pets as valued loved ones whose milestones deserve the same joy as human celebrations.
Long picnic tables set with colorful treats, tiny toys, and wrapped presents fill a sunlit garden. The girl holds the birthday cat—wearing a playful party hat—while friends and family laugh in the background.
Concept:
Framing pets as valued loved ones whose milestones deserve the same joy as human celebrations.