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Finally got a chance to upgrade the fabric and worked on the stitches for this piece 🪡富貴吉祥 PROSPERITY AND AUSPICIOUSNESS...
04/11/2025

Finally got a chance to upgrade the fabric and worked on the stitches for this piece 🪡

富貴吉祥 PROSPERITY AND AUSPICIOUSNESS, 2024-2025

You still have some time to catch “Little Pink” in a bunker! Exhibition Location: Taipei, Taiwan Time: June 21- August 1...
30/07/2025

You still have some time to catch “Little Pink” in a bunker!

Exhibition Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Time: June 21- August 17, Tue-Sun 11AM-6PM

“Little Pink”
Little Pink is a term commonly used to describe jingoistic young Chinese nationalists on the internet. The 3D printed armies in the Little Pink project are cloned to resemble the modern imperial mechanism used to create homogeneity among people, with the purpose of protecting the power of People’s Republic of China‘s leader Xi Jinping and exerting threats towards Taiwan’s sovereignty. Using the form of the Terracotta Armies of Qin Shi Huang, considered the first Emperor of China, the project aims to draw connections between the historical tyrant and the current leader of China. Xi Jinping, who resembles an emperor, abolished presidential term limits in 2017, allowing him to serve as president for a lifetime. Qin Shi Huang was remembered for his work of ”Unifying China“ - a term also used by Xi Jinping to justify China‘s territorial ambitions, including Taiwan.

最後機會在防空洞裡看到小粉紅們！

展覽位置：寶藏巖國際藝術村防空洞展廳
時間：6/21-8/17 週二-週日 11AM-6PM

《小粉红》將網路上無名、無軀體的用戶「小粉紅」實體化並附著在兵馬俑的形貌上，呈現可無限複製的3D列印軍隊，作為中共領導人習近平的網路隨從的分身。「小粉紅」形容中國大陸經濟逐漸堀起與網路逐漸盛行後，透過留學與翻牆（突破網絡審查）手段，在境外社群網絡上湧現出大量的傾向民族主義，發表愛國主義、或者盲目支持共產黨言論的中國大陸青年，部分人將「小粉红」視為現代的红術兵（出自維基白科）。秦始皇（公元 前210-209年）因其“統一中國”的“豐功偉業”而被銘記，而作為一個有爭議的領導人，中華人民共和國現任領導人習近平也用“統一中國”來作為接管台灣的理由，像皇帝一樣，習近平在2018年取消了總統任期限制，可以擔任終身總統。儘管秦朝的中國統一不包括台灣，但中國官方和小粉红們仍聲稱台灣是“中國自古不可分割的一部分”。

We’re so excited to be part of the 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival in the Experimental Shorts programme! We a...
11/07/2025

We’re so excited to be part of the 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival in the Experimental Shorts programme! We absolutely love this film and are so grateful for the chance to share it with more people.
Making it was pure joy and we’re continuing to explore the form even deeper with new work. Stay tuned!

Extra special thanks for .t.bishop for the beautiful sound that brings the film to life!

A Knot That Is Not
New series of prints exploring the tension between complexity and simplicity, inspired by knot theory...
14/05/2025

A Knot That Is Not
New series of prints exploring the tension between complexity and simplicity, inspired by knot theory and the cultural significance of knot-making. Each print features an ”unknot“—a loop that appears tangled, yet can be mentally unraveled.
These are visual puzzles meant to be lingered over, inviting the viewer to untie them with the mind, through memory, intuition, and presence.

🪢 Available for purchase or exchange—DM me if interested 🪢

Language unravels into form—each print begins with a single Chinese character, then slips into something less certain.
I...
13/05/2025

Language unravels into form—each print begins with a single Chinese character, then slips into something less certain.
Inspired by the tradition of single-word Chinese calligraphy, the series explores characters such as love (愛), dream (夢), pain (痛), path (道), authenticity (真), strength (力), virtue (德), and more.

Ink monoprints on xuan paper.

Open to selling or trading work—get in touch if you’re interested🥰

It’s been a wonderful three weeks at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, surrounded by inspiring artists, their s...
05/03/2025

It’s been a wonderful three weeks at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, surrounded by inspiring artists, their stories, and their practices. My studio came with a printing press, and I’ve been having so much fun experimenting with it! I’m absolutely loving the process. Next, I’ll be spending a few days in DC, Philly, and Shenandoah National Park before returning to VCCA to finish my prints—then it’s back to LA. Grateful for everyone who has shared, listened, encouraged, and inspired along the way!

Photo credit: Jackie Skrzynsk , Farida Hughes
In photos: Jasmine Brown , Jason Lord

Prosperity and Auspiciousness, 2024Embroidery peony flower, Embroidery aircraft, silk82 x 122cm (32 x 48 in)Inspired by ...
19/02/2025

Prosperity and Auspiciousness, 2024
Embroidery peony flower, Embroidery aircraft, silk
82 x 122cm (32 x 48 in)

Inspired by traditional Chinese decorative painting, known for its depictions of peonies and chickens, this piece intertwines cultural symbolism with geopolitical commentary. The composition features peonies—long revered as a symbol of prosperity in Chinese culture—shaped to mirror China’s geographical outline while taking the form of a chicken. In traditional painting, the chicken represents good fortune, as “chicken” and “auspiciousness” share a similar pronunciation in Mandarin.

Surrounding Taiwan, fighter jets are strategically positioned to highlight ongoing geopolitical tensions, reflecting the harassment, threats, and intimidation from Chinese military aircraft. In Mandarin, “jet” share the same pronunciation as “chicken”, creating a stark contrast between the ominous presence of military force and the traditional symbols of luck and prosperity.

I’m forced to be an optimist, 202435 x 23 inch, 90 cm (H) x 59 cm (W)Archival Inkjet PrintAmidst international media nar...
19/02/2025

I’m forced to be an optimist, 2024
35 x 23 inch, 90 cm (H) x 59 cm (W)
Archival Inkjet Print

Amidst international media narratives that often cast and objectify Taiwan as a target, a ticking time bomb, and a point of conflict in its relationship with China, this project stands as a reminder of the individualist strength and resilience present within the Taiwanese community. In the face of constant threats, the project delves into the intricate layers that weave together to define the multifaceted Taiwanese identity.

WITHIN THE CROSSHAIRS, 2024Scope, mirror, rod, rig, handle, marble, button100 x 30 x 5 cm (40 x 12 x 2 inch)Against the ...
19/02/2025

WITHIN THE CROSSHAIRS, 2024
Scope, mirror, rod, rig, handle, marble, button
100 x 30 x 5 cm (40 x 12 x 2 inch)

Against the persistent backdrop of China’s looming military threat to Taiwan, WITHIN THE CROSSHAIRS explores the complexities of life on the island, where moments of joy exist alongside the ever-present specter of violence. The piece intertwines themes of power and conflict through a kaleidoscope embedded in a sculptural form resembling a rifle with a targeting scope.
Participants engage by moving around and holding the structure, peering through the kaleidoscopic lens. This interaction transforms the familiar sensations of power and physicality associated with aiming, disrupting conventional perceptions of control and violence.

Made in China (Made in USA), 2024Found “Made In China“ stickers30 x 46 cm (12 x 18 inch)Featuring a collection of “Made ...
19/02/2025

Made in China (Made in USA), 2024
Found “Made In China“ stickers
30 x 46 cm (12 x 18 inch)
Featuring a collection of “Made in China” stickers meticulously gathered from various items imported from China within a single U.S. home, the project delves into the pervasive presence of Chinese products in American households. This includes Christmas ornaments, Covid test kits, Disney souvenirs, and more.

Magic Mountain, 2024Semiconductor wafer, wood, acrylic paint30 x 30 x 2.5 cm (12 x 12 x 1 in) eachMAGIC MOUNTAIN explore...
19/02/2025

Magic Mountain, 2024
Semiconductor wafer, wood, acrylic paint
30 x 30 x 2.5 cm (12 x 12 x 1 in) each

MAGIC MOUNTAIN explores the fusion of Taiwan’s cultural legacy, its pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, and the geopolitical tensions with China. At the heart of the piece is the Bagua mirror, traditionally a fengshui ornament designed to ward off negativity. Here, it is reimagined with a semiconductor wafer at its core, symbolizing the industry’s significant role in political turmoil while reflecting the blend of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology.

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