Hermès Journey Through Chinese Art

Cynthia Mak’s window for Hermès  HK & Macau : Hermès Journey Through Chinese Art!

This three-act visual journey guides viewers through Chinese art—beginning in a vibrant ancient cityscape inspired by the masterful Song dynasty handscroll “Along the River During the Qingming Festival”, where elegant Hermès horses gracefully replace the working men and pedestrians from the original painting—an artful homage to the brand’s equestrian heritage. The journey flows into a moonlit waterway in the second window, where luminous lotus flowers—revered in Chinese philosophy as symbols of purity emerging unstained from muddy waters—create moments of contemplative beauty. The final window elevates us to misty peaks inspired by timeless Shan Shui paintings, where ethereal clouds cascade into a Hermès cup before reaching a serene pagoda.

Hermes window design by Cynthia Mak inspired by Along the River During the Qingming Festival in Hong Kong and Macau

HERMÉS LEE GARDEN ONE, HONG KONG

Hermès Journey Through Chinese Art

Experience a captivating fusion of luxury heritage and Chinese art history in this exclusive Hermes window design by Cynthia Mak. Conceived as a three-act visual journey, the window display reimagines iconic cultural narratives through a sophisticated, modern lens. The narrative begins within a vibrant ancient cityscape inspired by the legendary Song dynasty handscroll, "Along the River During the Qingming Festival." In an artful homage to the brand’s historic roots, elegant Hermes horses gracefully replace the working men and pedestrians from the original masterpiece.

Hermes window design by Cynthia Mak inspired by Along the River During the Qingming Festival in Hong Kong and Macau

HERMÉS HARBOUR CITY, HONG KONG

 The journey flows into a moonlit waterway in the second Hermes window design, where luminous lotus flowers—revered in Chinese philosophy as symbols of purity emerging unstained from muddy waters—create moments of contemplative beauty.

Hermes window design by Cynthia Mak inspired by Along the River During the Qingming Festival in Hong Kong and Macau

HERMÉS PACIFIC PLACE, HONG KONG

The final window elevates us to misty peaks inspired by timeless Shan Shui paintings, where ethereal clouds cascade into a Hermès cup before reaching a serene pagoda.

Hermes window design by Cynthia Mak inspired by Along the River During the Qingming Festival in Hong Kong and Macau

HERMÉS HARBOUR CITY, HONG KONG

This artistic journey celebrates the convergence of East and West, where Hermes becomes a central figure, inviting viewers to explore the stories that unfold within the landscape of contemporary Chinese art.

Hermes window design by Cynthia Mak inspired by Along the River During the Qingming Festival in Hong Kong and Macau

Original Sketches