TRAVELING VASES

2023-2024

Raffia, cotton yarn, UV glue, yak

This series describes my journey crossing Morocco, Egypt, Spain, and China. I combine these representative images and my experiences with traditional Spanish basket-weaving techniques. I was born in China and live in Spain, so it is not difficult for me. But the trip to Morocco and Egypt impressed me.

TRAVELING VASES I

Raffia, cotton yarn, UV glue

30 x 24 x 35 cm

2023

It is inspired by Morocco’s expansive deserts, where the ever-changing sands erase traces, leaving visitors lost in a timeless realm. “Traveling Vases I” evokes a sense of being lost, like plants experiencing decay and potential renewal in winter.

TRAVELING VASES II

Raffia, cotton yarn, special yarn

16 x 18 x 20 cm

2023

It is inspired by several elements, such as traditional Spanish water container Botijo, traditional Iberian baskets’ texture, Chinese rattan baskets, and hemp baskets.

TRAVELING VASES III

Raffia, vintage lace, lace

16 x 18 x 20 cm

2023

A mixture of the milk pot of The Kitchen Maid and shells of Camino de Santiago

TRAVELING VASES IV

Raffia, cotton yarn, lace, UV glue

17 x 15 x 20 cm

2023

Inspired by peacocks. When I was a child, one day my grandma brought me to the local zoo. There are several peacocks in that area. The white one was my favorite on that day.

TRAVELING VASES V

Raffia, cotton yarn

21 x 17 x 12 cm

2023

It resembled a genie’s lamp and featured yellow raffia mimicking gold and yarn-wrapped handles emulating various gemstones.