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Jean (Jiayi) Li
Most likley to change their project last minute
As a passionate and innovative photo media artist, my ultimate goal is to inspire others through my art. I aim to create works that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also thought-provoking and emotionally impactful. My art has been deeply influenced by my personal experiences, and I hope that through my work, others can gain new perspectives and appreciation for the world around them. By evoking emotion and sparking imagination, I believe that art has the power to shape our lives and transform society.
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I remember the first time seeing your previous work with flowers. You are good at story telling through objects that symbolize parts of yourself. Your work is always elegant and self-reflective. In your final work in the senior exhibition, you bravely share your emotional struggles with the audiences. I enjoy that there are many details for the viewers to discover, and that you use interesting installations to strengthen the piece. Overall, you are a creative artist who reflects on your own life in your blooming work.
MINA (MEI-LIN) HUNG
Grass Never Dies, 2023 Wood, plaster, grass/moss.
How do you see yourself, 2022 Photography, mirror, flowers
Your work speaks to me on many levels. Each piece gets illuminated by the one that came before it and so on. I have loved to see the different projects you have turned in over the years. They each have strong feminine aesthetics yet a deeper feeling of self love and empowerment. Your work is a great example of processing and healing through art making. I understand a lot of the struggles that you have addressed in your art and have deeply enjoyed the journey you have been on in her art making.
Lately, I’ve noticed a motif of plants in her work, representing growth. Yet you find ways of relating this to her personally and stay super original in installation and form. Your work has always spoken for itself and needed no explanation by using strong symbols. In my opinion, that is something really rare and special to find in a young artist. Some of my favorites have included the saran wrapped mirror and the wall of plants. The materials used have always been extremely visceral and emotional. I will be happy to see what else you come up with in your career!
