Water Fairy’s Propagate Project—Nest

For artist Yu-Wen Chiu, paper cutting is a means to express her emotions. Lighting, patterns, and rhythm weave an imaginative myth through the work, churning out stories about dreams, emotions, and perceptions of the world. By observing Chinese culture, traditions, beliefs and ceremonies, the artist recreates the experiences with the vitality of folk art and the raw power of a culture.
The action of “cutting” gives this piece a lifelike quality; this metamorphosis gives power to creativity, life, and fashion trends. Its floating, dream-like state thus encourages us to explore the world of mythology on a deeper level.