Grace Wang & Ricky Chan

THE SIMPLE LIFE.

Many of us are on a mission to have the newest thing, or the trendiest thing, or the most impressive thing, or the most extravagant thing. But there are some people who focus their attention on a need for beautiful simplicity.

Today’s Museum Stars Grace and Ricky consider themselves simple people living the simple life and relishing the simplest of things - family, friends and human connection.

The problem with the simple life is that sometimes, external forces add a layer of… complexity. 

Grace and Ricky were just two people from Hong Kong, with a life built there, one child, a steady rhythm. They lived the kind of life that does not expect to be moved. But they then felt Hong Kong shift around them.

Leaving was not part of the plan, but now they find themselves trying to reform a simple life here in Solihull. The idea of migration arrived quietly at the beginning of 2021, not as a decision, but as a thought that would not go away.

So step inside their museum, stay a while, breathe, and appreciate the spectacular value of The Simple Life here in Solihull.

Welcome to The Museum of Grace Wang and Ricky Kwan.

Grace

Hello, I am Grace Wang. About three and a half years ago, I came to the UK from Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, I had been teaching some painting and handicraft classes. Now, in the UK, I am studying English classes, and doing some volunteering work. In my spare time, I like to make some desserts. Enjoy our museum.

GRACE WANG

Ricky

Hello, I am Ricky Kwan. I came to the UK from Hong Kong with my wife Grace. In Hong Kong, I was an English and Mathematics teacher. Now, in the UK, I am working for an adult educational organisation. In my spare time, I like to play table tennis. This is a museum about us, enjoy.

RICKY KWAN

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