Work Description
Trace 寻迹
2024
| Ceramic road imprints of ruined, broken roads and walls from Goldsmith’s campus, Polaroid films recording with coordinates of where the processes of stamping locate |
One cloud paused，
and stayed with me for a moment 这片云曾为我停留片刻
2024
Bench made of wood suitable for outdoor usage, broken glasses collected outside the BPB building, a square window view of sky, watercolour on air-dry clay objects.
If you could ever look back…Once again 若你回首，再看一次…
2024
| Resins containing debris collected from the Goldsmiths campus displayed at the two corners of the room, underneath is a mesh print of campus, photography of Goldsmiths and resins in PET film paper stick on window and wall, 3D print of the Bath fence |
2024
Polaroid emulsion lifts on broken ceramics and debris collected in Goldsmith’s campus
Inspired by the term duration and the impact of time brought to the memory, Xinyu’s ceramic and photographic works from the degree show document the broken roads she encounters daily from home to college. These pavements and damaged walls witnessed and endured the relentless pressure and tear inflicted upon them over time; some have undergone multiple repairs, while others were left forgotten.
Kneeling and pressing the clay onto these pavements, she sees more than mere surfaces. To envision the countless individuals and vehicles that have left their imprints throughout history, her work is not just about documenting these pavements; it's about capturing the stories they tell and the experiences they hold.
The initial inspiration for capturing this sense of the temporal look of the road originates from her childhood experience of learning calligraphy culture. In her cultural heritage lies Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, who was intensely passionate about collecting renowned artworks such as paintings and calligraphy. He would mark his ownership with his seal(or stamp) as a testament to his authority over these exquisite works—a way to ensure his name wouldn't be forgotten but rather forever intertwined with greatness through this indelible imprint.
For Xinyu, walking alone is when time becomes most cherished. It allows her to observe her surroundings while deeply engaging in contemplation. Wearing comfortable shoes enables her to experience various textures beneath her feet—smooth paths contrasting with soft ones or even bumpy terrains. Unlike where Xinyu grew up, London is known for its rainy climate, which imparts a distinct scent of dampness mingled with moss on gravel roads during rainfall. These moments hold immense value as they constitute a significant portion of her life's journey—the cracks in those pavements are worth documenting, just like how an emperor treasures a masterpiece painting in the past.
Just as an emperor cherishes a renowned painting, Xinyu repetitively presses the clay onto the ground to capture its texture. She relishes these moments that typically dominate most of her time as they gradually extend and ultimately shape the trajectory of her life. These cracks in the pavement hold a profound significance worth documenting for her. Simultaneously, she created wood ash glaze to colour certain pieces ultimately transforming them into exquisite ceramics.
Kneeling and pressing the clay onto these pavements, she sees more than mere surfaces. To envision the countless individuals and vehicles that have left their imprints throughout history, her work is not just about documenting these pavements; it's about capturing the stories they tell and the experiences they hold.
The initial inspiration for capturing this sense of the temporal look of the road originates from her childhood experience of learning calligraphy culture. In her cultural heritage lies Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, who was intensely passionate about collecting renowned artworks such as paintings and calligraphy. He would mark his ownership with his seal(or stamp) as a testament to his authority over these exquisite works—a way to ensure his name wouldn't be forgotten but rather forever intertwined with greatness through this indelible imprint.
For Xinyu, walking alone is when time becomes most cherished. It allows her to observe her surroundings while deeply engaging in contemplation. Wearing comfortable shoes enables her to experience various textures beneath her feet—smooth paths contrasting with soft ones or even bumpy terrains. Unlike where Xinyu grew up, London is known for its rainy climate, which imparts a distinct scent of dampness mingled with moss on gravel roads during rainfall. These moments hold immense value as they constitute a significant portion of her life's journey—the cracks in those pavements are worth documenting, just like how an emperor treasures a masterpiece painting in the past.
Just as an emperor cherishes a renowned painting, Xinyu repetitively presses the clay onto the ground to capture its texture. She relishes these moments that typically dominate most of her time as they gradually extend and ultimately shape the trajectory of her life. These cracks in the pavement hold a profound significance worth documenting for her. Simultaneously, she created wood ash glaze to colour certain pieces ultimately transforming them into exquisite ceramics.