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Ning Ji
Ning is a young artist who explores diverse materials in painting. Her work examines life’s journey and dreams through everyday objects, symbolizing duality and imagination. By juxtaposing different stages of life, she highlights life’s contrasts, using colour, light, and symbolism to evoke emotion and contemplation.
Journey Series
A series based on dreams from everyday objects. The illustrations examine the evolving significance of childhood wonder—how it fades with age and how it might be rekindled. Through the interplay of light, colour, and symbolism, this series encourages reflection on life’s journey, urging viewers to reconnect with the aspirations and emotions of their younger selves.
The Journey of the Paper Boat
An illustrated tale of resilience and transformation. Drifting from a bustling city to a calm sea, the paper boat embodies fragility, strength, and renewal. Through vivid challenges and beauty, it ultimately blossoms into a flower, symbolizing hope and new beginnings.
Starweaver
An illustrated book about light and hope in a starless world. A curious girl learns to weave stars from an old weaver who gathers light from nature and emotions. On her journey, she discovers self-discovery and connection, ultimately weaving a brilliant star that illuminates the sky and carries on the weaver’s legacy.
