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.
Stella Guan is a queer, non-binary 20-year-old from Brooklyn, New York. Currently, Stella is majoring in Fine Arts and minoring in Creative Writing at the American University of Paris. Additionally, they are pursuing a career as a tattoo artist. By translating deeply rooted, emotionally scarring experiences and memories into their paintings, Stella challenges themselves and their viewers to delve into the most horrifying, bitter, and hurt parts of themselves.
Rui Aleixo was born, lives, and works in Lisbon. He develops his artistic work as a freelancer since 2008, and he has exhibited both collective and individual projects. He works with diversified techniques, materials, and media, materialized in works of painting, drawing, engraving, installation, and sculpture, as well as performance or action. He is represented in private collections and a public collection at Fundação Portuguesa de Telecomunicações.
