Creative Sketches
As an artist, my creative journey is driven by a deep curiosity to explore the intersections of culture, memory, and technology. Through my work, I delve into the relationship between kinship, ancestral memory, and the collective unconscious—examining cultural symbols and their connection to the poetic existence of technology. Each piece reflects my exploration of how these elements intertwine, offering a distinctive perspective on our shared human experience.
Experimenting handmade book 01
Mugwort (艾草) is a traditional Chinese medical herb and a food. It can be used as mosquito repellent insence and is also believed to ward off evil spirits during the Dragon Boat Fesitival. Objects related to mugworts have quietly permeated our lives. I think this has made it more than just an ordinary medical herb; it has become a panacea (万灵药) embedded in our culture, a symbol etched in our collective unconscious.
This handmade book, imbued with the scent of mugwort, incorporates everyday mugwort products—juice, powder, essential oil, incense, wool for moxibustion, and hot compresses. Its tactile nature invites readers to reconnect with the cultural significance of mugwort, reawakening awareness of its often overlooked yet enduring role in both tradition and contemporary life.
Papermaking #01
This handmade paper, crafted through an experimental process, incorporates the petals of the southern Chinese Phoenix flower and fragments of newspapers printed in the 1950s-60s. The work explores the intersection of nature and history, using papermaking as a medium to represent obsolete cultural techniques. Through this fusion, the paper embodies both the ephemeral beauty of forgotten traditions and the resilience of material culture in a contemporary context.
The Beauty Hero is a digital maze game that challenges the traditional “damsel in distress” narrative often seen in video games.
In this game, players take on the role of a princess—not as someone to be saved, but as a hero on a mission to rescue her prince. The journey begins when players enter their name to become the princess, who is represented by a simple box-like character. As they guide her through the maze, they must overcome obstacles and navigate the twists and turns that lie ahead. The goal is clear: reach the end of the maze and save the sleeping prince.
Upon reaching the prince, the game congratulates the player with the message: “Princess win, you’ve successfully saved your prince.” The game’s design emphasizes empowerment, breaking the traditional stereotype and allowing players to redefine what it means to be a hero.
Development Environment: Java / IntelliJ
Year: 2018
Prompts for an Imaginary Yoga:
Let’s begin.
Inhale… Exhale…
Soil:
Feel your feet gently sinking into the earth.
Is it warm? Or cool? Wet, or dry?
The soil embraces you—
Can you sense the size of the grains?
The shape of each tiny particle?
Inhale… Exhale…
Humidity – The Room:
Your body expands, rising into the air.
Feel the soft caress of water in the air,
How does your skin respond?
Do you wish to pull away, or do you welcome more?
Inhale… Exhale…
Sunlight:
Warmth pours over you,
Your arms and head stretch toward the sun,
Inviting its light,
Inhale… Exhale…
Wind:
A breeze touches your skin,
How does your body move with it?
Inhale… Exhale…
Bird:
A bird flutters gently onto your right arm.
Feel the quiet presence.
Inhale… Exhale…
Rain:
Suddenly, raindrops fall from the sky,
Each drop a delicate kiss—warm, then cool.
Can you feel them on your skin?
Inhale… Exhale…
Now, we conclude this journey.
Inhale… Exhale…