“Nature is unpredictable, and it is through uncertainty that nature is beautiful. This ideology is represented in traditional gardens in eastern culture, where these landscapes are more than visual representations of aesthetics. They are the embodiment of people’s understanding of the world, manifested through bringing nature and architecture together. The ever-changing scenery is beautiful, and poetic; but more importantly, emotional, and reflective. The same understanding could be applied to metalsmithing, as texture created through a spontaneous process holds its own beauty. It is a balance between what could be controlled and what is random, therefore each attempt is a unique experience in finding beauty through process. Each creation is a practice of self-reflection through material. Inspired by traditional eastern aesthetics, I work with textures and forms, aiming to enable mindful encounter between subject and object.”