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.
Di Tian is a New York-based new-media artist from Chongqing, China. Through his current interactive and time-based artworks, Di challenges the notion of art as a solitary experience. His current body of work doesn't adhere to a specific theme; instead, it is a canvas for exploration that covers a diverse range of subjects, including folk culture, artificial intelligence, contemporary social issues, and so on.
Yilin Du is a London-based digital artist and character designer with a diverse background in creating multimedia content. Her creations aim to provide insight into how digital technologies, new materials, and aesthetics could change our approach to design and thinking. Du's artistic endeavors culminate in a thought-provoking video, a poignant testament to the profound impact technology wields on our perceptions of selfhood.
Xinyi Shao is a visual designer based in Brooklyn, NY. She specializes in brand identity, editorial design, generative design, and research. Her research- and process-driven design approach provides unique perspectives for problem-solving and creation. She works with contradictions to create tension and navigates between opposing forces to bring sophistication.
Song Lu is an artist born in Guizhou, China, in 1994. As a visual artist currently based in Shanghai, Song Lu's creative practice primarily focuses on photography, video, and 3D animation. Through her works, she explores and expresses a range of emotions and feelings, often incorporating elements of humor, surrealism, and childlike wonder in a playful and whimsical style.
