Yan Rong
Birds Born in a Cage Think Flying is an Illness
In Chinese news, the Hong Kong demonstrators are portrayed as mobs. I love my hometown Shanghai, but I hate that I cannot speak freely there. When discussing political issues with my family, quarrels are inevitable. More than half the people in China believe in the beautiful lies fabricated by the Chinese government.
- 2019
From Appearance to Heart
The materials I used came from the waste stream, things that were supposed to be thrown away. I choose the artist that had the most influence on me, G-Dragon.
- Mixed media
From Appearance to Heart 2
This piece features John Galliano, my favorite fashion designer. Turning garbage into art represents metamorphosis, both John Galliano’s and my own growth.
- Mixed media
From Appearance to Heart 3
The singer, song writer, and rapper XXXTentacion is the subject of this work. He passed away in 2018. He said, “ I want to make sure that my life made at least 5 million kids happy.” I’m glad that I’m one of them.
- Mixed Media