Hickory Dickory Dock
Size: 6 x 8
Material: Clay, Felt, Acrylic, Texture paper, String, Digital
Pipi Longstocking
Size: 6 x 8
Material: Clay, Felt, Acrylic, Fabric, String, Digital
The creative inspiration for this work comes from society's perception of beauty, where many people consider thinness and long legs as standards of attractiveness. Imagine if this perception were applied to animals. So, I created a piece showing how animals might look if they, like humans, experienced the same anxiety about beauty standards. The animals, with their elongated legs, appear strange and lose some of their usual characteristics. When everyone starts to look alike, we lose our individuality. The corgi trying to fit into this long-legged world mirrors how we sometimes change ourselves to fit into beauty standards set by others.
The Anxious Legs Club
Size: 15 x 8
Material: Clay, Felt, Paper, String, Acrylic
The Spud Graveyard Size: 8 x 10 Material: Wood, Clay, String, Acrylic
The idea behind this project is inspired by tomb-sweeping traditions in China, where families visit their ancestors' graves each year. I thought it would be fun to apply that to potatoes! I ended up anthropomorphizing potatoes and thought about all the potato-based foods we eat every day. It’s quirky but felt like a cool way to mix tradition and playfulness.
Fast & Flavorful
Size: 14 x 9
Material: Clay, Felt, Paper, String, Acrylic
I chose food as my theme, featuring a flame alongside eggs, steak, ice cream, coffee beans, cheese, and more. I started wondering—what would happen if food went skiing? Then I thought about how fire cooks food and imagined what might happen if a flame joined the group. Corn kernels would turn into popcorn, eggs would fry, cheese would melt, and marshmallows would toast. This piece brings that idea to life.
Good Soil Bad Soil Material: Wood, Clay, Felt, String, Acrylic, Paper
The idea came from my sketchbook. In the picture, the patch of soil in the middle only has one small flower, while the others are full of lush plants. At first glance, it seems like the worst soil because it doesn’t grow much. But actually, it’s alive inside — home to all kinds of creatures. It’s good soil in a different way. This project is about not judging value from just one perspective. I made a small wooden sculpture of this “useless-looking” soil. But when you open it, you find ants sleeping, a lizard practicing saxophone, two moles chatting, and their stored food. It’s a tiny, hidden world.
Not My Hole
Size: 11 x 8
Material: Cotton, Fabric, Clay, Acrylic, String
This idea came from my sketchbook, where I drew carrots in different situations—some stuck working at computers, others lost in romance, and a few just sitting and watching. I thought it would be fun to turn this into an interactive work, letting people move the carrots around and decide who’s stuck working and who gets to relax. Personally, the first thing I’d do is drag that lovesick couple straight to work.
The Melodies of Piedmont Park (Rain)
Size: 17 × 17 × 6 cm
Material: Cotton, Felt, Clay, Acrylic, String
Engaging in leisurely walks through the park has become an endearing passion of mine. The ebb and flow of temperature in the weather, intertwined with the ever-evolving presence of local wildlife and flora, weave a profound connection with my emotional well-being. In an effort to encapsulate these park excursions as if they were entries in a diary, I utilize an assortment of charming cookie boxes. Amidst the tranquil setting of the park, I channel my inner child, adorning the lids of these cookie boxes with a whimsical and poetic flair to convey my observations and emotions. This endeavor transforms each visit into a vibrant tapestry of my connection with nature and my inner world.
The Melodies of Piedmont Park (Summer)
Size: 17 x 4.5 x 6 cm
Material: Cotton, Felt, Clay, Acrylic, String
