Born and raised in China, Asia, I am HikkiTen - a Street Artist, Sculptor, Videographer, and Place-maker. I have created large-format murals and installations across four continents and over 20 countries. The festivals I initiated and co-organized in Europe brought life to cities that were often overlooked or abandoned.
Yet none of these “achievements” brought true fulfilment to my heart. My personal artistic journey oscillated between painting my darkest realizations - frustration captured on canvas—and producing commissioned commercial murals for businesses.
Life took a profound turn during Covid in 2020. After a traumatic event, I found myself in a shelter in Colorado, USA. I spent a sleepless week consumed by blame and anger toward the person who pushed me down the stairs. During that time, I listened to podcasts by Dr. Daniel Siegel and other neuroscientists. One morning, in a state between sleep and wakefulness, I envisioned a water world. The violent experience I had endured transformed into a waterfall, revealing the fragile foundation beneath it. In that moment, I realized that behind every violent person lies a weak, vulnerable, traumatized, and manipulated being. Choosing to forgive brought inner peace - and, finally, a restful night’s sleep.
Upon returning to China, I became deeply curious about the workings of the brain and the mysteries of life. I asked myself: What is the true purpose of my life on Earth? Why am I often angry? Why do unfortunate events happen to me? Why do I feel so lost? Despite reading countless neuroscience books, the answers remained elusive. In the end, I decided to save for a trip to South America, to meet shamans and experience ayahuasca.
Spiritual Evolution
In March 2022, I met Daniel. Our marriage delayed the South America trip. To escape Covid restrictions, we moved to his home country, Portugal. There, I discovered a new world - one filled with spiritual healers and rich religious traditions. I met two mentors and asked the question that had long weighed on me: “What is the true purpose of my life on Earth?”
I will never forget their answer:
"We are here to experience, to enjoy, to evolve, and eventually, to become creators ourselves."
For the first time, my heart was filled with excitement, joy, and bliss. Every cell in my body seemed to light up. Deep within, I knew this answer was true.
In Portugal, I also met a spiritual artist who taught me to create art only with the highest vibrational energy. Around the same time, I discovered Dr. Joe Dispenza and the practices of heart-brain coherence. I began meditating in a way that resonated deeply with me. Gradually, I returned to the sleep-awake state I now understand as the Alpha and Theta brainwave state. Visual sequences began appearing more consistently during meditation.
A New Purpose in Life
In December 2023, I joined a one-month prayer session with my husband to honour the deeds of Jesus before Christmas. I could not understand the prayers - they were in Portuguese - but I simply focused on being present.
One night, as I sat with my eyes closed, visions suddenly appeared. I saw myself and my husband from above, then left Earth entirely, entering a swirl of light. My heart raced with awe as I embraced these extraordinary visions. I travelled into infinite space, where two colossal beings observed me from every angle. Their beauty took my breath away, compelling me to paint them. Tears of joy streamed down my face as I sketched. These became my first two spiritual paintings: Pure Love (the Creator) and Lord Maitreya. Later, I learned that such vivid visions - often accompanied by sound and scent - occur when the brain is in a Gamma wave state.
Since 2024, I create only the art that emerges from these spontaneous visions during meditation and prayer. Today, I have a unique artistic voice, with sketchbooks piled with visions waiting to be realized. I give thanks daily - to life, to all those who have crossed my path, to those who taught, healed, or collaborated with me, and to my true love, who stands by my side through turbulent times. I create art infused only with the highest vibrations: love, light, peace, inspiration, truth, empowerment, and other sacred energies.
Creative Process: 1. Meditation
I combine techniques learned from Dr. Joe Dispenza and my mentors, using guided meditation or Zen music to enter a trance-like state. I begin with slow, deep breathing, focusing on the heart, envisioning it glowing and expanding into infinite space. I cultivate positive feelings and fill my heart with divine energy. Gradually, I dissolve into “nobody, nowhere, no time, with nothing.” Then, as pure consciousness, I expand into “everyone, everywhere, every time, everything.” Visions typically emerge from this state. For me, visuals dominate; sounds and smells appear occasionally.
These visions are never static - they come as fast-moving sequences, constantly shifting, multi-dimensional, and contextual. Some artworks require multiple meditation sessions to capture more detail.
2. Sketching
3. Execution
Bringing these visions to life is challenging. Translating complex, multi-dimensional experiences onto a two-dimensional canvas or sculpture requires trial, error, re-planning, and redesigning.
My subjects often include higher intelligences, light beings, alien worlds, multi-dimensional spaces, underwater realms, and other cosmic landscapes.
When I hold a brush or spray can, I strive to relive the vision, channelling infinite energy through my body and hands, surrendering to the higher intelligence guiding the creation, and co-creating the art in every moment.
