Lin Fanglu

Lin’s artistic journey has been profoundly influenced by her time spent living and working with the Bai and Dong ethnic minority groups in China. Immersing herself in their time-honoured techniques, she honed her skills in fibre art by learning traditional hand-knotting, stitching, and pleating methods from these craftswomen. Her works evoke natural forms such as rose petals, seashells, and jellyfish, combining geometric precision with organic fluidity. These intricate, large-scale pieces appear to grow and unfold like natural landscapes. Lin’s work bridges the past and present, blending ancient techniques with contemporary aesthetics while reflecting on the cultural significance of women in craft. For Lin, the natural world is central to her artistic philosophy, and she views her work as a dialogue with nature through her choice of materials and methods.