whispers of scarlet captivation, 2023

YING CHEN is perpetually drawn to the allure of "extraordinary" beauty. She possesses a profound fascination with colors, and among them, the color red holds a fatal attraction for her. She is always captivated by the presence of red in different settings: the first sight of poppies by the roadside on her childhood visit to the temple, a single drop of fresh blood oozing from her fingertips during a medical examination, the rust water that gradually forms on aged iron, and the luscious, juice-drenched pomegranate staining everything it touches.

Due to her personal experiences, she is driven by an intense desire to explore and create themes of life and death. This particular artwork exudes an eerie, tranquil, and enigmatic aura, coupled with an extraordinary beauty. It powerfully portrays love, life, and death, pulsating with a poignant blend of sensations, scents, and revelations. The petals unleash a momentary frenzy and allure, forever immortalized in this ceramic creation.