Nancy Sheung (1914–1979) was a pioneering Hong Kong photographer whose work often centered on women, marked by a bold use of patterns and lines. Her distinctive visual style set her apart from her peers and continues to resonate with viewers today. In the 1970s, she was both a member of the Royal Photographic Society and Vice President of the Photographic Society of Hong Kong.
Initially, Sheung focused on traditional subjects like fishing boats and Hong Kong’s natural landscapes. Over time, she embraced a more modern approach, incorporating new camera techniques and darkroom processes that allowed her to express a growing personal vision and creativity.
Born into a prosperous family in Suzhou, China, Sheung moved to Hong Kong in the 1940s, where she built a successful career in construction and architecture. She took up photography in her 40s and, in a male-dominated field, forged a unique style blending Asian aesthetics with the modern influences of European and American photography.
