Ruohong

When leaving China, Ruohong recorded an audio of the heartbeat of someone important to her. Her heart beat 73 times in one minute.

In each of the 73 pure white vases, there is a cotton flower. Ruohong believes that the connection between people is as warm and soft as cotton. These little vases were crafted into different shapes, and even the flawed ones were preserved, just like the diverse people we encounter in life.

The hanging vases are connected to felt hearts with red yarn. Red is the colour of life, and the red thread represents the vessels that transport emotions. The ribcage base was shaped like hands, gently cradling the heart. It gives a gentle embrace.

Ruohong hopes that everyone could be loved.

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For most people Ruohong is a Chinese name with weird pronunciation. Ruohong means be like rainbow. Her parents wish her life to be as colourful as rainbow, but unfortunately she became a lesbian.|Ruohong has worked with painting, wool-felting, ceramics and glass. Her future plan is to be a personal trainer, so she can work out in a gym for free.