Inspired by his father He Baili, He Ji-lan developed interest in Chinese painting as a teenager. He received art education at the York University, Canada, the Seneca College and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. With a rich background in Fine Art and Design practice abroad, He creates art with different media and his artwork became a melting pot of different cultures around the world. He’s work juxtapose Yin and Yang, the opposing principles of nature, and blend them in harmony, reflecting a deep lore of Chinese philosophy.