Meet Adela Lee — one of the artists featured in Between Two Shores and the instructor for our October 24 workshop!
Adela is a Hong Kong-born artist and art educator living in Tsawwassen. With over 15 years of art teaching experience and ongoing training in art therapy, she brings a curiosity about people and connection to her creative practice.
Instagram: @within_ala
Hiking Between Two Shores
兩岸山行
2026
Series of Six Drawings 六幅繪畫作品
Hong Kong and Vancouver are different in so many ways, yet both are wonderful places to explore nature through hiking. Hiking with my family has always been something I enjoy, offering moments to slow down and spend time together.
Through these six drawings, I share the landscapes and experiences that connect me to both places. Although the scenery may be different, the joy of walking through nature with my loved ones remains the same.
香港與溫哥華在很多方面都截然不同，但兩個地方都有美麗的自然風景，也是我喜歡遠足的地方。我一直很享受與家人一起遠足的時光，沿途欣賞風景，感受大自然，也享受彼此相伴的時刻。
這六幅作品，記錄了我與這兩個地方的連繫。縱然兩地風景各異，但與家人一起走進大自然的快樂，卻是相同的。
2026
A4, Acrylic paint on transparent sheet
Hiking in Hong Kong 1 — Sze Fong Shan
香港遠足（一）— 四方山
Sze Fong Shan is part of the MacLehose Trail in Hong Kong. I was fascinated by the unusual shapes of the rocks scattered across the mountain. This drawing captures a memory of a camping and hiking trip with my family. My two boys, who were around nine years old at the time, are in the drawing. Looking back, it reminds me of the wonderful moments we shared exploring nature together.
四方山位於香港麥理浩徑沿線。山上形態獨特的岩石令我印象深刻。這幅畫記錄了一次與家人遠足露營的回憶。畫中的兩個兒子當時大約九歲。現在回看這個畫面，讓我想起一家人在大自然中探索、相伴的美好時光。
2026
A3, Acrylic paint on transparent sheet
Hiking in Hong Kong 2 — Kai Kung Leng
香港遠足（二）— 雞公嶺
We used to own a little campground at Hong Kong Kam Tin overlooking Kai Kung Leng. Although the mountain is not particularly high, its landscape is quite unique. With its dry conditions and very few trees, the open grassy slopes are also popular for off-road motorcycling. This drawing captures the spectacular view from the top of the mountain during one of our family hikes. I have always loved the openness of the landscape and the beautiful scenery stretching into the distance.
我們以前於錦田擁有一個小小的露營地，正對着雞公嶺。雞公嶺雖然不算高，但它的景觀十分獨特。由於山上環境乾燥，樹木稀少，大片開揚的草坡也成為越野電單車愛好者喜歡的地方。這幅畫記錄了我們一家遠足時，從山頂眺望的壯麗景色。我一直很喜歡這裏遼闊的山勢，以及一望無際的自然風光。
2026
A4, Acrylic paint on transparent sheet
Hiking in Hong Kong 3 — Ham Tin
香港遠足（三）— 鹹田
Ham Tin is a remote beach in Hong Kong that can only be reached on foot or by boat. Despite its isolated location, its stunning scenery attracts many visitors. One of the most memorable features is the simple wooden bridge connecting the sandy areas across a small stream. Its rustic appearance adds a special charm to this beautiful place and has always been one of my favourite sights along the hiking trail.
鹹田是香港一個比較偏遠的沙灘，只能徒步或乘船前往。雖然交通不算方便，但美麗的自然風景仍然吸引不少遊人。這裏最令我印象深刻的，是那條以簡單木材搭建、橫跨溪流、連接兩邊沙地的小木橋。這座樸實的小橋為這片美麗的海灘增添了一份獨特的魅力，也是我在遠足途中很喜歡的一道風景。
2026
A3, Acrylic paint on transparent sheet
Hiking in Vancouver 1 — Lynn Canyon Park
溫哥華遠足（一）— 林恩峽谷公園
One of the things I enjoy most about hiking in Vancouver is being surrounded by its magnificent trees, especially the towering firs and red cedars. I am always amazed when I imagine how many years these trees have been growing and how much they have witnessed over time. Walking beneath them feels refreshing and peaceful. The cool air and the quietness of the forest make every hike a wonderful experience.
在溫哥華遠足，我最喜歡的其中一件事，就是走進被高大樹木環繞的森林，尤其是那些壯觀的冷杉和紅雪松。每次看見這些參天大樹，我都不禁想像它們究竟生長了多少年，又見證了多少歲月的變遷。走在樹蔭下，感受森林清涼的空氣和寧靜的氣氛，總讓我感到格外舒適和放鬆。
2026
A4, Acrylic paint on transparent sheet
Hiking in Vancouver 2 — Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
溫哥華遠足（二）— 喬佛里湖省立公園
Apart from the beautiful forests, one of the things I find most fascinating about hiking in Vancouver is seeing snow-covered mountains, something I rarely experienced before moving here. What I love about Joffre Lakes is that you have to hike to reach these breathtaking views, making the experience even more precious. At the Upper Lake, we could see and hear the water flowing down from the melting snow and ice high above the mountains. Being so close to nature and witnessing this beautiful landscape was truly memorable.
除了美麗的森林，溫哥華另一樣令我着迷的，就是遠足時能夠欣賞到白雪覆蓋的高山，這是我以前很少有機會體驗的景色。
我特別喜歡喬佛里湖，因為必須一步一步走過山路，才可以親眼欣賞到這裡壯麗的風景，令眼前的一切更加珍貴。來到上湖時，我們可以看見和聽見高山上的冰雪融化後，沿着山坡流下的水聲。能夠如此近距離感受大自然，實在是非常難忘。
2026
A4, Acrylic paint on transparent sheet
Hiking in Vancouver 3 — Tsawwassen First Nation Boardwalk
溫哥華遠足（三）— 桃花鎮原居民步道
Just a five-minute drive from my home, this boardwalk may not really count as a hiking trail, but it is one of my favourite places to visit. Whenever friends or family come from far away, this is definitely a place we must go. During summer, I often enjoy after dinner walks with my family as the sun slowly sets. The grass, wildlife, water, and ocean come together to create one of the most beautiful sunset views I have ever seen. It is a simple, familiar place that always feels special to me.
這條木板步道距離我家只有五分鐘車程，雖然算不上真正的遠足路線，卻是我最喜歡的地方之一。每當有遠方的親友來訪，我們都必定會帶他們到這裏走走。
夏天的傍晚，我經常與家人一起散步，看着太陽慢慢落下。草地、野生動物、水道與大海，在夕陽下交織成一幅美麗的風景。對我來說，這裏擁有最動人的日落景色。雖然只是一個熟悉而平凡的地方，卻總能帶給我特別的感動。
2026
36” X 48”, Acrylic paint on both sides of an acrylic board
Sunrise Meets Sunset
日出遇上日落
Since moving to Vancouver, I have become more aware of the time difference between here and Hong Kong. Sometimes, while working during the day, I suddenly think, "Oh, it's already midnight in Hong Kong." To stay connected with family and friends, I always keep both Vancouver and Hong Kong time displayed on my phone.
One day, I discovered something fascinating. Around the longest day of summer, sunrise in Vancouver happens at almost the same moment as sunset in Hong Kong. This coincidence felt magical to me. In this artwork, I painted Vancouver's sunrise and Hong Kong's sunset on opposite sides of a transparent acrylic board. Although the two cities are separated by an ocean and many hours on the clock, there is a moment when their skies seem to meet.
自從搬到溫哥華後，我對香港與溫哥華之間的時差有了更深的感受。有時候，工作到一半，會突然想到：「啊，香港現在已經是午夜了。」為了方便與香港的家人和朋友聯絡，我的手機一直同時顯示着兩地的時間。
有一天，在夏天日照最長的日子前後，溫哥華日出的時刻，竟然幾乎就是香港日落的時刻。這個奇妙的巧合引發我創作了這幅作品。溫哥華的日出和香港的日落分別畫在一塊透明的壓克力板兩面，分別畫上。雖然兩座城市相隔一片大洋，時鐘上的時間也截然不同，但在某一個瞬間，兩地的天空彷彿相遇了。
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