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ABOUT SUNNY

Creative Mind Loves Freedom




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Creative Force

Sunny is a creative force with years of experience in artistic practice. Her journey has been one of self-discovery, driven by a quest for the meaning of life – a deep question that has captivated her since rebellious youth.

Journey to Freedom

Sunny is a naturalized Australian citizen. She believes in the importance of human rights, viewing them as the bedrock of our dignity and overall well-being. Despite her bohemian spirit in artistic pursuits, her expedition into the legal field is fueled by a deep-seated sense of justice.

Life is a Blessing

Sunny is blessed to have had many chances to deepen her understanding of love and life. She feels enormous gratitude to those people who stood by her in the past through thick and thin. Such experiences were priceless to her and continue to push her forward in her quest to discover the meaning of life.

Education

Sunny's journey started from TAFE SA as an IT student in 2008. During her undergraduate years at the University of South Australia in 2012, she majored in Media Arts to digitize her creative talent while continuing her exploration of traditional fine art. Subsequently, she immersed herself in the artistic domain.

When the pandemic struck, she embarked on a legal education journey in 2020 with two local law schools at the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, followed by enrolment at the College of Law at the Australian National University in 2023, allowing her to experience various styles of legal education.

Additionally, she is a certified UX designer, holding a Google Professional UX Design Certificate.

Mindset Blog

Cultivate a growth and wealth mindset-- [Athena in Pocket].

-- Voice of Future: A Dream Awaits in Maplewood [This is my vision for Hilton Ward]

-- Authenticity - The Power of an Uncarved State

-- The Wisdom of Water (Edited)

-- 9 Perspectives on Competitor’s Mindset vs. Creator’s Mindset

-- Embracing Impermanence: A Journey through Understanding Death

-- Shogun Wisdom Series: 8 Pathways of Self-Improvement (Part 2)

-- Stoicism in Colorful Mind: Insight on Thought Influence

-- Shogun Wisdom Series: 8 Pathways of Self-Improvement (Part 1)

Legal Blog

While her legal education is still ongoing, she has established a legal blog to share personal reflections and legal writings -- [Cynical Law].

Wellness Blog

The changing of seasons symbolizes the ebb and flow of life. Wherever you are, always continue to enjoy life and nourish yourself-- [Bloom with Sunny].

LinkedIn

You are welcome to check out her [LinkedIn] profile.


AWARDS & HONOURS

Awards & Honours

Runner-up of Short Manga Competition of Anime!GO Japan Pop Culture Festival & OzAsia Festival 2019 (Link)

Oct 2019 - Japan Australia Friendship Association (JAFA)

** Anime!GO is part of OzAsia Festival which is Australia's leading contemporary arts festival attracting audiences of up to 200,000 each year. "It presents a bold and exciting line-up of boundary-push contemporary arts each year and is revered by audiences and critics alike." [Source: Link]

Finalist of West Torrens Art Prize 2019

Jun 7 - Jun 30, 2019 | The City of West Torrens

** "The theme of 2019 West Torrens Art Prize is to create an artwork that is reflective of 'Migration: Arrivals and Departures', with West Torrens being the home of modern day arrivals and departures via the Adelaide Airport."

** My artwork "Migration: Arrivals and Departures" was collected by the staff of the West Torrens City Council. It is inspired by Art Deco style. When conceptualizing this artwork, a few key elements include: the Art Deco style West Torrens Council building designed by South Australian Architect Hubert Cowell in 1935; Rene Lalique's 'Victoire'; Aero-dynamic shapes; Egyptian zigzags, motion lines, etc."

Finalist of the Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize 2018 (Link)

July 2018 – Adelaide Park Lands Authority

** "The Adelaide Park Lands are unique. They were the world’s first public park, and Adelaide is the world’s only city built inside a park. The biennial Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize highlights through art, the beauty, rarity and fragility of the Open, Green, Public Park Lands that garland the City of Adelaide. Entries will be judged on artistic merit. When shortlisting artworks, judges will not be given the name of the artist. Judges’ decisions are final, and no discussion will be entered into regarding their decisions." [Source: Link]

Guest of Adelaide Lord Mayoral Reception 2018

Lord Mayoral Reception to Welcome the 2018 APAP Finalists

Hosted by the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Adelaide Martin Haese

Jun 28, 2018 | Queen Adelaide Room, Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide SA

**** "Adelaide Town Hall (Virtual Tour Link) is a significant icon in the history of South Australia, the Adelaide Town Hall's Council and Civic rooms are still used to make important decisions by the City of Adelaide,the Queen Adelaide Room is used for Lord Mayoral receptions and other functions hosted by the City of Adelaide. Both the Beatles and the Prince Charles and Princess Diana ever look out to a big crowd of people from the Adelaide Town Hall Balcony." [Source: Link]

The Third Biennial RSASA / SALA Live Portrait Demonstration 2017

20 August, 2017 - Royal South Australian Society of Arts

Session 11: Sunday 20th August 2017, 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Sitter: Adelaide Lady Mayoress (Genevieve Theseira - Haese)

Artists: Hugh Adamson, Iroda Adil, Tsering Hannaford, DuDu Sunny H, Scott Eames, Sophie Downey

Venue: RSASA Gallery, Lvl 1, Institute Building, Cnr North Tce, Adelaide SA

**** Been invited by prestigious Royal South Australian Society of Arts (RSASA) to do Public Portrait Demonstration for distinguished sitters in 2017. "Established in 1856, RSASA is Australia's oldest art society. RSASA held its first exhibition in March 1857 in Parliament House, also administered the embryonic National Gallery of South Australia from c.1876 (est. 1881). In 1884 the Society was recognised by Parliament and affiliated into the Public Library, Museum, and Art Gallery of SA by Act No. 296." [Source: Link 01 Link 02]

Guest of Adelaide Lord Mayoress Morning Tea 2017

Morning Tea to celebrate and welcome distinguished sitters and demonstrating artists participating in the 3rd Biennial RSASA/SALA Portrait Prize Exhibition

July 21, 2017 | Queen Adelaide Room, Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide SA

Finalist of West Torrens Art Prize 2017

Jun 2017 | The City of West Torrens

MC of TAFE SA Graduation Ceremony 2008

June 2008 – TAFE SA

Highlight - Demonstration at RSASA Gallery

ART CV

artwork - ritual

Art Exhibitions (under different pseudonyms)

2019 AnimeGO! 4-Koma (Short) Manga Competition

Sunday, 20 Oct 2019 | Story Manga Selected for Exhibition on AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival 2019

Title: "One Encounter, One Chance"

Venue: Published ArtHouse - 11 Cannon St, Adelaide SA 5000, SA

2019 West Torrens Art Prize & Exhibition

Jun 7 - Jun 30, 2019 | Artwork Selected for Exhibition

Title: "Migration: Arrivals and Departures" (Link)

Venue: The West Torrens Auditorium Gallery, 1 Brooker Terrace Hilton, SA

** The pseudonyms was Alex Huang on the exhibition. Later on I changed the pseudonyms to Hiroki Takahashi via the portal of online gallery housing these artworks. For the enlarged version including the words, you may click this link.

2019 "Art On Parade" Norwood Exhibition

Apr 1 - Apr 30, 2019 | Six Artworks Selected for Exhibition

Title: "Morning Breeze" | "Ritual" | "Under the Sun" | "Abraham Lincoln" | "Prayer" | "Industrial Nostalgia"

Venue: ARGO on Parade, 212, The Parade, Norwood, Adelaide SA

2018 Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize (APAP) & Exhibition

Jul 5 - Aug 26, 2018 | Title: "Rhapsody" (name: DuDu Huang)(Link)

Venue: Adelaide Festival Centre, Festival Theatre Foyer Gallery

2018 Victor Harbor Art Exhibition

Jan 2018 | Three Artworks Selected for Exhibition

Title: "Ancestor" | "Under the Sun" | "Industrial Nostalgia"

Venue: Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor, South Australia

2017 SALA Exhibitions

--"Portraits" Exhibition (Solo Exhibition)

August 2017 | Venue: North Adelaide Community Centre, SA

--"Ukiyo-e Dream" Exhibition (Group Exhibition)

August 2017 | Venue: Hotel Tivoli, Adelaide SA

** "Artist Talks" held between 1pm - 2pm in North Adelaide Community Centre on Aug 11, 2017.

2017 West Torrens Art Prize & Exhibition

Jun 2017 | Artwork Selected for Exhibition

Title: "Urban Chic" (aka. "Between the sea and the city") (Link)

Venue:The West Torrens Auditorium Gallery, 1 Brooker Terrace Hilton, SA


PRESS

Featured in SA Life Magazine

About 2017 "Ukiyo-e Dream" Exhibition

August Issue / 2017 - SA LIFE Magazine

"It's through creative activity that she can find a sanctuary...Sunny, aka Confucius Killer, uses her art, printed in the traditional Japanese style, to satirise modern culture..."

press - cover of SA Life magazine

PUBLICATION

manga - one encounter one chance

Manga - One Encounter, One Chance

Published under the pen name "Grandpa Edo".

Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds with Grandpa Edo's "Manga - One Encounter, One Chance", a collection of beautifully crafted short manga stories that blend deep philosophical reflections with unique storytelling. Inspired by ancient Chinese philosophy, whimsical moments, and touching themes like loyalty and love, each story in this anthology brings its own distinct art style, creating a visual experience that is as captivating as the narrative.

Unlike traditional American comics, these manga stories possess an ethereal quality, exploring themes of dreams, reality, and the unseen bonds that connect us. From the thought-provoking journey of Eternal Dreamer to the hauntingly beautiful One Encounter, One Chance, a tale of loyalty beyond the grave, each story offers readers a glimpse into a surreal yet heartfelt world.

Total four short manga stories included in this anthology.

Whether you're a seasoned manga enthusiast or new to the genre, "Manga - One Encounter, One Chance" is a must-read for anyone seeking a fresh, artistic take on storytelling.


Language: English

Goodreads Author Page: Link

Amazon Author Page: Link

On Amazon: Link

On Gumroad:Link

On Google Play:Link



How to Create a Vivid Town in Clip Studio Paint

Published under the pen name "Grandpa Edo".

Welcome to an inspiring tutorial that guides you through my creative journey and offers essential tips on crafting a vibrant small town. This unique eBook goes beyond a standard digital painting tutorial, aiming to ignite your imagination and creativity. Perfect for teens, young adults, aspiring artists of all ages, and anyone interested in creating digital art.

Chapter 1 – You Are an Architect: Lay the foundations and design your small town with meticulous attention to detail.

Chapter 2 – You Are God: Breathe life into your creation, adding elements that make your town vibrant and dynamic.

Chapter 3 – You Are a Director: Create compelling scenes and bring your vision to life with storytelling techniques.


Language: English

Goodreads Author Page: Link

Amazon Author Page: Link

On Amazon: Link

On Gumroad: Link

On Google Play: Link


how to create a vivid town in clip studio paint

ACTING

Brown Color

Acting


July 2022 - Featured Extra

Corporate Campaign - "New State of Mind"

Department of Premier and Cabinet (South Australia)

Production Company:Proetic

Production Location: Westpac House, Adelaide, South Australia

Video Link: New State of Mind

Full list of credits: https://newstateofmind.com.au/creative-team-new-state-of-mind/


November 2020 - Extra

Feature Film - "The Stranger"

Production Company: Anonymous Content and Sea-Saw Films

Production Location: Adelaide, South Australia


August 2020 - Featured Extra

TV production - "Aftertaste"

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Production Company: Closer Productions

Production Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Adelaide, South Australia


VOLUNTEERING

Legal Volunteering


Canberra Community Law

Paralegal Intern

August 2023 - October 2023

Location: 21 Barry Drive Turner, Canberra, ACT 2612, Australia


South Australian Bar Association

Acting as Witness (Defence) to assist with the Criminal Trial component of the Bar Readers' Course

3 Dec 2022 / Elliott Johnston Chambers, 356A King William Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia

5-7 Dec 2022 / Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 3 Angas Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia

For more details, please check out my Legal Journal for the 4 days of sessions. (Link)


Volunteering


True Ability - A Disability-led Theatre/AJZ Production

August 2022 - October 2022

Location: North Adelaide Community Centre, 176 Tynte Street, North Adelaide, SA, Australia


Freedom