Camellia Xueyi

With a diverse background in telecommunications engineering, fine arts, and comparative philosophy, my art is a bridge between the analytical and the abstract, fusing technology, aesthetics, and deep philosophical inquiry. My creative process is guided by questions central to human existence: What is the self? What is the no-self? How do these concepts shape our experiences and identities?

I explore these themes through visual representations that offer snapshots of my philosophical investigations. My work is not meant to provide answers but rather to evoke reflection—each piece a momentary pause in an ongoing dialogue between thought and form. My series on the cactus, for instance, is a metaphor for the complexities of feminist thought. Much like feminism, which transcends the surface understanding of equality and the #MeToo movement, the cactus is multifaceted. It is not merely spiky or defensive; it grows, bears fruit, and, at times, reveals its vulnerabilities. It represents how feminism, too, has different cultural layers and nuances, challenging the simplicity of labels and inviting a broader reflection on female experience across societies.

In essence, my art serves as a visual reflection of philosophical questions, offeri...

Fine art at RCA (Royal College of Art) in UK
Comparative philosophy at Leiden University in Netherlands
Telecommunication engineer at Télécom ParisTech in France

Lakenhal Museum, Leiden Kunst Route 2024 - https://www.lakenhal.nl/nl/verhaal/camellia-yang