Artwork Collection

01 For Jurying Consideration

A collection of works inspired by my hometown of Suzhou, East-Asian magical realism, and the lived experiences of the Chinese diaspora.

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Cloud Ear Memoirs
Cloud Ear Memoirs

Sculpture

Cloud Ear Memoirs

Cloud Ear Memoirs is a scale model of a section of Shantang Street, in Suzhou, China. I chose this street to build around both because of its significance to my hometown, Suzhou, and to myself, as a child, native, visitor, stranger, and tourist in... More

梅花糕 | Mei Hua Gao
梅花糕 | Mei Hua Gao

Wearable Arts

梅花糕 | Mei Hua Gao

Mei Hua Gao is a dragon puppet designed and created using traditional puppetry techniques. He features a hinged jaw, a blinking eye mechanism, 3D printed claws, and a poseable tail. A prosthetic arm and hand are also worn during performances, to... More

The Boy
The Boy

Sculpture

The Boy

The Boy is a fully articulated art doll with detailed sculpting in the face and paws. The Boy was created as a prop for use in film and television, or as a companion and friend meant to be played with and cuddled in the home. His design is... More

Work by

Nala Ren

Sculpture

“Joyful, lovable objects made from common materials and everyday magic. ”