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I am not a Tool for Carrying on the Family Lineage
My journey with the Chinese paper-cutting art (Jianzhi) began as a way to connect with my cultural roots and explore how it reflects gender dynamics and feminist ideas within a Chinese context. Drawing from traditional motifs, I reinterpret these forms to address gender issues, especially the historical and social expectations that have shaped the lives…
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囡 (nān)
In essence, this story began with my grandmother and her life. But as I delved deeper into the search for my own identity, etched by the weight of traditional Chinese culture, a hollow, fragmented version of myself emerged. This series of works, created for my BVA graduation exhibition, combines ceramics, metal, and Chinese paper calendars…
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Deconstruction of The Card Players
When structure attempts to regulate freedom, freedom simultaneously challenges back. In The Card Players (1890), Paul Cézanne encapsulates the power dynamics between two men within an almost perfect geometric composition and firm brushwork, hinting at a timeless fascination with the game of power. My deconstruction of this painting distils its elements into exaggerated hats, moustache,…
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I am throwing a pot on the wheel
The period during which I created this work was marked by my exploration of the relationship between art and craft. A complex issue, especially given contemporary art’s renewed focus on multicultural craftsmanship, which has helped bridge divides across different ethnicities and social classes. Art has become more accessible and diverse, and within this revival, contemporary…
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Eva During 伊娃卓灵 