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.
Via Li, a painter based in Cupertino, CA, is passionately dedicated to capturing the intricate emotions of women and addressing the daily challenges and injustices they grapple with. The artist employs women as conduits for exploring emotions as a tangible form of energy. Via's paintings possess a dual nature—simultaneously tenderly beautiful and poignantly compelling.
Galla is the artistic pseudonym of Alessandro Marcus Ferreira, a crypto artist, enthusiast of the decentralized world, and the "head" behind CryptoArtCulture. Galla's creative process is triggered by the availability and alignment of a human, a computer, the internet, blockchain, and electricity. The result is a digital art that finds the decentralized platforms the perfect setting for its diffusion and a disruptive business angle in NFTs.
A small body photography series of floral images became the base for Emma Coyle’s abstract work. Her art began with each photograph being minimally drawn, taking away its 3-dimensional aspect, and then sized up on the board or canvas. Her work questions what can be considered a painting, how abstract art is evolving, and how artists can develop ideas to create something of their own.
