Intertwining discourses around labyrinths, social anxiety, and post-truth, Junshu Gu’s work is rooted in rhizome theory and draws from her 13 years of experience in interdisciplinary, culture-related media work and her profound expertise. Her practice incorporates painting, sculpture, and time-based media, appearing minimal and abstract, yet formally lithesome and precise.
Hanna Tzong-Han Wu is a Taiwanese choreographer and dancer based in Los Angeles, California. The dance language that lies between Western contemporary, hip-hop, and martial arts punctuates her signature style. Hanna is most interested in creating works that reflect on humans and humanity and believes that arts are the reflection of society. In her work she blends arts, culture, society, humans, and self.
Zihao Zhou is a Chinese fashion designer based in London. His art explores the connections between the macro and the micro, revealing the hidden wonders of the world. In 2024, he took a leap of faith and launched his own eponymous brand, Illogic, in London. With a blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics, Zihao aims to carve his unique mark in the fashion industry.
Tong Tong is a cutting-edge fashion designer and creative based in New York City. Tong's designs draw inspiration from a rich tapestry of influences, including personal memories, a profound passion for fashion history, and an adventurous exploration of materials. His collection Home Alone draws inspiration from a cherished childhood memory, the clandestine explorations into his parents' wardrobe.
Qibai Ting is an artist currently based in Beijing and London. Her practice mainly focuses on narrative objects and sculptural installations. Qibai is interested in stargazing activities, and she considers her works as “constellations”. Living very close to forests and mountains, she identifies with the philosophy of nature and practices within landscape.
Bianca Bartley, a Jamaican Psychology graduate from the University of the West Indies, launched her jewellery line 'Peace-is of Bianca' in 2008. Bianca aspires to create an umbrella brand offering a diverse range of products and services. Targeting consumers seeking unique, personalized products, the brand caters to individuals looking to stand out and embrace individuality.
Zihao Zhou is a Chinese fashion designer based in London. His art explores the connections between the macro and the micro, revealing the hidden wonders of the world. In 2024, he took a leap of faith and launched his own eponymous brand, Illogic, in London. With a blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics, Zihao aims to carve his unique mark in the fashion industry.
Kyla Gu is a London-based graphic, brand, and transmedia designer who strives to push the boundaries of visual communication. Her work is a fusion of traditional design principles and innovative techniques, where creative coding, motion, and 3D converge to form unique visual languages. This multidisciplinary approach allows her to explore and redefine the limits of graphic design.
Rosie Zirou Zhang is a fashion and textile designer based in New York City, with a strong focus on womenswear and weaving. Central to her creative process is the harmonious interplay of textures and colors, a signature element evident throughout her work. Her unique approach involves crafting her own fabrics and exploring the communication between fashion and fine art.
Weiying Ma is a Multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer based in Los Angeles. She believes that design is not limited to two-dimensional spaces and strives to explore different mediums and use them to convey stories in a unique and impactful way. Her ultimate goal is to create designs that resonate with audiences, regardless of the medium or platform used.
Yu Pan is a visual communicator and multidisciplinary artist who works with a range of design instruments and media. Buddhist culture is where it all began for Yu Pan, who grew up in a Buddhist household. In his work, he employs methods including, but not limited to, graphic design, sound design, moving images, and performance art to influence the viewer and immerse them in scenarios they may have never been exposed to before.
As an Asian designer, Jinming Gao frequently grapples with the prevailing state of Chinese culture and its superficial utilization of oriental elements. Jinming Gao's design philosophy revolves around the seamless integration of Eastern and Western influences within the commercial realm, all while pushing the boundaries to create work that resonates globally.
Seph Li is a Chinese multidisciplinary artist, currently based in London, UK. His interactive works vary in many different forms, but they are all self-contained systems that run on computational rules. Seph searches for dynamic equilibriums in nature and re-imagines them into interactive systems through digital technology. His works are now focusing on dynamic fluids, accumulative interaction, and physics hypotheses.
Born in 1988, Emirati artist and entrepreneur Maisoon Al Saleh is active in Dubai and internationally. Her art dives below the obvious meaning residing on the surface of stories and accounts of the past. She is inspired by historic representational art. Her work brings viewers into a discussion about the importance of Emirati history and challenges how we think about history, memory and their representation in mainstream media.
