I’m a self-taught German-Chinese artist currently living in Portland, Oregon. From an early age, I was naturally drawn to both art and science but decided to pursue a formal education in science. I spent over a decade in biomedical research as an immunologist, studying the biology of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammation. This period of my life was a time of significant intellectual growth but there was also a lingering sense that something was lacking. As much as I loved and still love science's intellectual challenges, I realized over time how essential creative self-expression is part of my identity. None feels complete without the other part.
Life is a journey of self-discovery, often unfolding in unexpected and non-linear ways, and that's okay.
My artistic practice has become a part of this journey since 2019. Recently, I also embarked on a path of digital scientific writing to combine both worlds in the quest for purpose.
My recent artwork uses abstract symbolism and organic shapes inspired by nature, as well as human and animal forms, to explore philosophical concepts and the human condition such as emotions, sensuality, and the meaning of life.
There are no rules to inspiration and the media I use. Inspiration can be found everywhere - in a book, a trip to a foreign country, a song, or a conversation with other artists.
I really like the texture and vibrancy of oil paint but also find digital drawing apps very useful for both creation and exploration. Ever since discovering generative art, which is art created with an autonomous system that is based on a defined set of rules (such as computer code) and uses the principle of randomness, I've been fascinated with the idea of controlled randomness within the creative process.
Looking ahead, I treat art as a practice of learning and growth, and exploring the intersection of generative art and physical art will be part of it.
Cheers,
Yune
