Yibeijia Li
In this envisioned world, objects are not as merely created but as discovered elements of an imagined realm, each narrating a fragment of a larger story.
"INSIDE" - This sculpture piece operates within a context that is increasingly defined by rapid ecological and social changes, and a growing collective nostalgia for lost cultural and natural environments. The relevance of the work weaves new narratives that prompt reflection on the ecological and cultural losses we face.
"By The River Fleet In A Rainy Day 1" - This work deals with the concepts of revelation and the desire to explore what lies beneath. Adopting the form of a traditional begonia-shaped vase, envision its voyage after being misplaced by its last possessor, only to be rediscovered by the riverbank decades afterwards. In the intervening years, new life has thrived, the vase has transformed into a sanctuary for mythical beings, while the vestiges of its past utility faintly linger beneath.
"By The River Fleet In A Rainy Day 2" - This work deals with the concepts of revelation and the desire to explore what lies beneath. In this context, I perceive the River Fleet as a metaphorical curtain, veiling layers of history beneath its serene flow, existing unobtrusively beneath the hustle and bustle of our daily existence. The act of uncovering these hidden, imagery-rich artefacts represents the unveiling of a new realm or ecosystem that has flourished unnoticed by the majority.