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Crafting Stories: An Insightful Interview with Zizi Liu, VAO24 Sculpture Winner

Visual Art Open

Updated: Jan 15


Zizi Liu is the VAO24 Sculpture category winner. She is a Chinese multidisciplinary artist based in London, having lived and worked in a wide variety of countries, including China, the United States, Italy, and the UK. Each of these countries has significantly influenced her creative approach.


The Artwork – Yin (2023)

Her winning artwork for the Sculpture category is called Yin, inspired by the cyclical nature of life and death—a concept symbolized by the cicada's slough in Chinese culture.



Yin: £6000
Yin: £6000


The piece examines the essence of transformation, with the installation poised in hanging positions. Gravity facilitates its descent to the soil, signifying the start of a life cycle.


Reflecting on the VAO24 

Winning the VAO24 has increased the exposure of her work and provided strong encouragement to continue exploring her creative path. It has boosted her confidence and reinforced her belief in the importance of her artistic journey. This is why she believes artists should apply for art prizes, as they help build connections within the professional art world. Competitions also foster a sense of community, bringing together emerging artists who can inspire and learn from one another.


Words of wisdom 

Zizi Liu’s advice for emerging artists is to “keep thinking, questioning, and, most importantly, bring your ideas to life,” and to not let any boundaries stop you from achieving artistic success. She believes that artistic success stems from a passion for creating and is a journey that continually invokes self-exploration, delving into the deeper layers of the human experience. Artists should stay attuned to their surroundings and let curiosity guide them, as it is often the smaller details in life that can lead to significant creative insights.


The Future

Her future goals are to continue showcasing her artwork, experimenting with diverse spaces, and maintaining an open mind to new perspectives. The current piece she is working on explores misogyny within Asian societies and the impact of Western Orientalism from the perspective of an outsider living in the West. This exploration is deepening themes of identity, culture, and perception.


If you wish to follow Zizi Liu’s journey, you can find her links below:

Website: ziziliu.com

Instagram: @2121-zizi


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