About
The Philosophy: The Poetics of Emptiness
My practice is an exploration of "Kong" .
I am drawn to the Eastern philosophy of "the usefulness of the useless"—where the value of a space lies not in its form, but in the void it creates. My work does not rely on complex structures or overt traditional motifs. Instead, I seek a language that is quiet, subtle, and restrained, allowing the essence of the material to speak for itself.
The Practice: Material Dialogue
For over a decade, my journey has been a continuous dialogue with diverse materials. From my foundational years in Metal Art at Tsinghua University to my conceptual evolution at the Royal College of Art , I have never stopped testing the boundaries of functionality.
I treat materials—whether it be silver, lacquer, rice paper, ceramics, glass, or resin—not as tools, but as mediums of contemporary expression. I am interested in how traditional materials can be re-contextualized in a modern, minimal aesthetic. Each piece is an experiment in capturing a sense of stillness within a fast-paced world.
The Identity: Studio & Academy
I am an artist and university lecturer based in Shenzhen. This dual path allows me to bridge academic research with hands-on making. At SPHINXY, my studio practice is a personal reflection of my growth. I do not follow seasonal trends; I create objects that are meant to be felt, held, and experienced over time.
Exhibitions & Honors
International & Major Exhibitions
2023 | Hold Me Tight, Global Excellent Creations Exhibition, Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
2023 | A Corner, Contemporary Jewelry and Silverware Exhibition, London Design Festival, UK
2023 | A Corner, Beijing International Jewelry Art Exhibition, Beijing
2021 | Man-made Fictions, Graduation Exhibition, Royal College of Art (RCA), London, UK
2020 | Lost, Joint Exhibition by Tsinghua University & Inditex Group (Spain), Beijing
2018 | Buried, The 4th New Crafts International Exhibition, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Contemporary Craft & Material Research
2025 | Cocoon, The 6th Emerging Fiber Art Exhibition & National Fiber Art Seminar
2023 | Cocoon, Snowflake Show Intangible Cultural Heritage Project, Tsinghua University
2023 | Dining Table Memories, Young Teachers' Works Exhibition, Shenzhen
2021 | Man-made Fictions, "Zao Wu" Art & Design Exhibition, Anyun Art & Design Center, Shenzhen
Collaborations & Professional Milestones
2024 | Mao Geping (毛戈平): Collaborative Design for "Oriental Beauty" Lacquer Art Project
2021 | Tsinghua University: "Art and Science" Thematic Exhibition, Qingdao Institute of Art and Science Innovation
Collections & Awards
Permanent Collection | Works Mantis, Lost, and Silver Curving Decoration are permanently collected by the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University.