When a choosing a “safe” career or her dream, Dr. Patch Adams advised Professional Development Specialist and Training Consultant Dr. Vivian Ching, who also runs Happy Art, to stick to her passion and strength, art. She said why not do both?
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Professional Development Specialist Training Consultant Project Management Consultant PhD in Quality Management Master of Science Management degree Master of Law (LLM) International Economic Law degree Prior Working Experience in Various Industries: Special Projects for Data Centre Operations at NTT Communications(GlobalFortune500) Managed +500 stores and conducted 200+ new store proposals for A.S. Watson Group (Largest H&B retail chain in the world) Financial Analysis & Business Development at US Headquarters,Penguin Randomhouse (Largest Publishing Firm in the world). Strategy & Marketing for Knorr-Bremse (Top brake systems manufacturer for rail/commercial vehicles). Corporate Trainer with past clients including Nomura, AIA and UBS. | Dr. Patch Adams believed in using humor and charitable work to enhance medical care, as depicted in the Hollywood film, "Patch Adams" with Robin Williams “What’s your dream?” he asked. Patch advised me to stick to my passion and what I’m good at (art!) Struggle between choosing a “safe” career vs. choosing my dream...but eventually came to realize, why can’t I have it both ways? “Colorful balloons” -- even a small splash of color can change someone’s life -- began experimenting with colors  | Happy Art founder Inspirational artist Art educator Happy Art philosopher Launched professional art career in conjunction with PhD studies during 2012 Developed “Happy Art” Paintings and sold internationally. Held 11 exhibitions & 5 Auctions in 4 years. 70+ media coverage in newspapers, magazines, music videos, TV programs, film, advertisement and radio. First Hong Kong Artist to showcase artwork in space Patch made the world “happier” as a doctor. I will do it through ART! Puzzle-like designs Solid contours Bold colors Abstract symbols that represent “happy” concepts in life Alternative interpretations to imply the importance of multiple perspectives |
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| First public exhibit 2012 | International Institute for Product and Service Innovation (UK) | 2014 Official Christmas Card Design for University of Bath (UK) |
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"Glasses" selected for space | Preparing for launch to space outside Bristol, UK of art and Canon cameras with high-altitude balloon | Collaboration project with Canon Hong Kong and Face In Space Ltd to send “Glasses” reprint to space during September 2014 |
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| President Ulf Ottho thanks Dr. Vivian Ching | Reaching 120,000 feet altitude air pressure inside balloon causes it to explode so payload can drop back down to earth via parachute | |