“Why can’t we try?”

It was inspired by the Cantonese song of “海阔天空” by the Hong Kong band Beyond. People took this song to describe the Hongkongers’ demand for freedom in the 2019-20 Hong Kong protests. The english translation was by Daniel Pagan Murphy .

<sub>“Today I, saw the snow drift through the night. With the cold my heart and mind began to fly. I tried to find my way, the fog casts shadows on my mind but there’s a boundless world out there, for you and I. (Why can’t we try?)

Many times, I’ve faced harsh and mocking jokes. Never once did I give up my dreams and hopes. But I feel so cold, I lost my way and don’t belong. All this love inside my soul, has turned to mold. (You’re not alone)

Please forgive me but I’ll always love to chase freedom. Even though I sometimes may fall down, I’ll hold fast and strong, keep my dreams alive. In the end there’ll still be you and I.”</sub>

2019, oil painting stick and pastel on paper, 33 x 24 cm