A Blend of Colors
A Blend of Colors
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"Explores texture and color interaction, with an emphasis on strong, tactile qualities that invite viewers to feel the depth and richness of each color and stroke"
"Explores texture and color interaction, with an emphasis on strong, tactile qualities that invite viewers to feel the depth and richness of each color and stroke"
This series of works explores the raw, emotional interplay of color, texture, and materiality. Inspired by movements like Abstract Expressionism and Neo-Expressionism, I use bold layers and dynamic forms to evoke visceral responses, rejecting representation in favor of tactile and emotional depth. Each piece is a reflection of chaos, renewal, and the universal human experience, inviting viewers to connect beyond language or structure.
This series of works explores the raw, emotional interplay of color, texture, and materiality. Inspired by movements like Abstract Expressionism and Neo-Expressionism, I use bold layers and dynamic forms to evoke visceral responses, rejecting representation in favor of tactile and emotional depth. Each piece is a reflection of chaos, renewal, and the universal human experience, inviting viewers to connect beyond language or structure.
Rituals, 2023
Rituals, Close ups (1)
Rituals, Close ups (2) (3)
Twins (front), 2023
Twins (back), 2023
Timber and terra
Timber and terra
New City, 2022
As a Chinese native born in the 2000s, my daily routine in the city involved walking to school at sunrise amidst the sounds of construction. With the progress of real estate development, I felt a sense of loss – perhaps it was the fading of culture due to the adoption of more commercialized spaces and the erasure of memories that bonded with the disappearance of old buildings. The installation features three Chinese characters and a short phrase: "人"(individual/people), "家"(family/home), "城"(city), and "共建"(build together). These are commonly seen on banners displayed around construction sites. By juxtaposing these characters in this installation, I invite viewers to confront the layered meanings of these symbols. They remind us of the traditional values tied to family and place, which risk being diluted as cities expand. The phrase 共建 (build together) on construction banners, while symbolizing progress, also points to tension—the question of what and whom we are building for, and at what cost.
Trunk, 2022
Untitled, 2022
Guxiang, 2022
In creating this ceramic artwork, I drew inspiration from Chinese traditional ink paintings and the harmonious yin-yang balance between humanity and nature, which resonates deeply with my sense of guixiang, or homeland. Through this piece, I wanted to evoke the serene, almost timeless quality of rural life, where human presence and natural surroundings blend effortlessly, forming a tranquil, unified whole. The choice of a matte, dark-brown hue mimics the faded look of ancient drawings, capturing not only the aesthetics of the past but also the warmth and nostalgia of home. By incorporating these earthy tones and rustic textures, I hope to bring forth a sense of belonging and memory, as if one can feel the quiet embrace of mountains, rivers, and familiar paths that remain in my heart, unchanged through time.
Shades in motion
Shades in motion
Fianl Ray&Zhiping.mp4Untitled, 2023
In part because of my own background, I find the topic of urbanization to be intriguing. My hometown is a city in a mostly agricultural province in northern China, and I grew up watching it change along with me. This urbanization process is not just a piece of my memory; it is also a part of the collective memory of Chinese people who were born after 1980. In a developing country like China, urbanization represents multifaceted dynamics – it's a symbol of economic progression, a political imperative, and an overhaul in lifestyle patterns.Contrastingly, the United States experienced its surge in urbanization much earlier, achieving approximately two-thirds of urbanization as early as the 1960s. While urban planning methodologies in the U.S. diverge from those in China, the emotional undercurrents of alienation and solitude, as by-products of urbanization, remain universally consistent. In China's context, the traditional notions of 'peasantry' and 'rurality' have gradually dissipated. The transition from a collectivist, familial ethos to an individualistic existence within urban landscapes often engenders a profound sense of disorientation and identity loss.
Therefore, I am compelled to create a video narrative on urbanization, where rural/folk cinema clips were used.
264.mp4A short animation
Storyboard of the animation
Screen Recording 2024-03-18 at 12.21.50 AM.movTouchDesign work
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