Yin Lu

I consider myself as an artwork made of Chinese and Australian elements. A cross and mix between distant territories with different hues. An anomaly to culture and a work of freedom. My Chinese and Australian roots gave me the liberty to express myself. Growing up with freedom allowed me to be curio...

I consider myself as an artwork made of Chinese and Australian elements. A cross and mix between distant territories with different hues. An anomaly to culture and a work of freedom. My Chinese and Australian roots gave me the liberty to express myself. Growing up with freedom allowed me to be curious. I yearn for the other half of my identity. My skin colour has a shade of yellow and it is a constant reminder of what else I am made of. I hunger for the yin to my yang. I step back in time and I am opened to a soulful discovery. My art represents my peculiarity. The opposing nature of my mixed races are shown by the contrasting pieces and colours using ink and acrylic. My passion to rekindle my Chinese heritage inspires my work. While the liberty to express by painting nude bodies is in respect to my unbound Australian upbringing. My story is reflected in my art. My work, as well as myself, combines tradition and freedom.