Xinyi Chen In The Studio
A handcrafted Chinese lacquer studio that Xinyi Chen cooperates with bases in Fuzhou, China. It is a city that has hundreds of years of lacquer crafting history.
What inspires you?
In the context of today's culturally integrated world, exploring Chinese aesthetics is the foundation of Xinyi Chen’s design practice. Within this collection, Taoist philosophy is the design entry point to express Chen’s understanding of Taoism and its relationship to sustainability and planetary care.
Describe your creative process.
Every design created by Xinyi Chen was born from different her creative visualised language. They sometimes start from philosophy concepts, or elusive emotions; become interlaced curves on mind maps; grow in unrestrained sketches and sketch models.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Isamu Noguchi; Nam June Paik; Jim Partridge; Paul Cocksedge; Benjamin Graindorge; Patricia Johanson.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
' Understand what makes me different from others.'
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Where do you go for inspiration?
