ARTIFICIAL 8,10,16
Based on the study of natural biological activities and biological structures, Hongci created a collection of biomimetic E-textile works.
Hongci’s Biology integrates her aesthetic and material choice into each individual that is derived from nature.
These soft-robotic-individuals are chatters of conscious thoughts, raising awareness of how beautiful nature is and what can we learn from it.
“Materialistic” at Mana Contemporary by New York Textile Month, New Jersey, United States
“Emerging Fibers” MFA Textiles 2021 Graduate Exhibit, at Donna Karen’s Urban Zen Center, New York, United States
“Inundated” 25 East Gallery, online exhibition
JELLYFISH - PORTUGUESE OF WAR
Artificial 16
L: 12in, W: 4in, H: 40in
Material: donated yarn (cotton and acrylic), silicone, clear thread, iridescent thread, gear motors, control boards, light bulbs, battery pack
Artificial 10
L: 11in, W: 4in, H: 60in
Material: donated yarn (cotton and acrylic), silicone, clear thread, iridescent thread, light bulbs, battery pack
Artificial 8
L: 14in, W: 6in, H: 80in
Material: donated yarn (cotton and acrylic), silicone, clear thread, iridescent thread, light bulbs, battery pack