Intertwining discourses around labyrinths, social anxiety, and post-truth, Junshu Gu’s work is rooted in rhizome theory and draws from her 13 years of experience in interdisciplinary, culture-related media work and her profound expertise. Her practice incorporates painting, sculpture, and time-based media, appearing minimal and abstract, yet formally lithesome and precise.
Hanna Tzong-Han Wu is a Taiwanese choreographer and dancer based in Los Angeles, California. The dance language that lies between Western contemporary, hip-hop, and martial arts punctuates her signature style. Hanna is most interested in creating works that reflect on humans and humanity and believes that arts are the reflection of society. In her work she blends arts, culture, society, humans, and self.
Zihao Zhou is a Chinese fashion designer based in London. His art explores the connections between the macro and the micro, revealing the hidden wonders of the world. In 2024, he took a leap of faith and launched his own eponymous brand, Illogic, in London. With a blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics, Zihao aims to carve his unique mark in the fashion industry.
Tong Tong is a cutting-edge fashion designer and creative based in New York City. Tong's designs draw inspiration from a rich tapestry of influences, including personal memories, a profound passion for fashion history, and an adventurous exploration of materials. His collection Home Alone draws inspiration from a cherished childhood memory, the clandestine explorations into his parents' wardrobe.
Qibai Ting is an artist currently based in Beijing and London. Her practice mainly focuses on narrative objects and sculptural installations. Qibai is interested in stargazing activities, and she considers her works as “constellations”. Living very close to forests and mountains, she identifies with the philosophy of nature and practices within landscape.
Celine Chen is a novel artist in Hong Kong. Inspired by the Russian paper-quilling master Yulia Brodskaya, Celine never stopped practicing and devoted herself ardently to creating paper-quilling art. Her artworks have a strong personality, with gorgeous integration of Oriental culture. She is one of the few Asian artists engaged in the creation of paper quilling.
Rena Kubota is a freelance illustrator, motion and graphic designer, and art director for the NFT collection. The excitement in her work is seeing people like her work, asking what the piece's meaning may be and why she chose certain details. She wants her story to be a beacon to young artists that struggled, as she did not give up hope in finding a purpose for her art in the professional environment.
Claire-louise Pitman is an eco-conscious, disabled, cameraless artist. This is done by using sustainable photographic light processes such as chlorophyll printing, cyanotype printing, and scanography, meaning no harm has been done to the environment. Through her research on visual impairment and Anomia Claire-louise expands her knowledge but still faces accessible barriers along the way.
Kang Ma is a human being born and raised and currently based on the planet Earth. He could also be referred to as a visual artist, currently living in New Haven, CT, and occasionally goes to New York City to teach. Kang believes that artists shouldn't limit themselves to only a few topics and media. However, there are two topics that he has been interested in and explored more than others, translations and connections.
