Artist: Ji Su

Beauty in Flaws 缺陷之美

Image size: 52 x 20 inches
edition of 10
Digital Media(Procreate), Inkjet print on Rag Paper

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CAD$295
16 x 10 inches
Edition of 50

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13 x 10 inches
Edition of 100

Additional details: This is the first illustration I created after being inspired by the craftwork of Kintsugi. In this image, I combined elements of broken and decay and tried to find beauty in the flaws. The root pattern in the background is like the repair traces on porcelain, and there are many rots on the lotus leaves. There may seem to be many imperfections in the image. However, the girl enjoys the moment of lying in this environment. I want to express that people should learn to accept the imperfections and vulnerabilities of people who are suffering from all kinds of anxiety such as appearance, career, relationships etc. The flying ability and unique flight pattern of the dragonfly are interpreted in Chinese traditional culture as the ability to find breakthroughs and success in the face of adversity. This also encourages everyone to find their own shining points and overcome difficulties.

这是我受到金缮修复工艺启发后创作的第一个插图。在这张照片中，我结合了破碎和腐烂的元素，并试图在缺陷中找到美。例如背景的根部图案就像瓷器上的修复痕迹，荷叶上有很多腐烂的地方。图像中似乎存在许多缺陷，但女孩很享受在这样的环境下躺着。我想表达的是，人们应该学会接受人的不完美和脆弱，每个人都可能承受着外表、事业、人际关系等各种焦虑。蜻蜓的飞行能力和独特的飞行模式在中国传统文化中被解释为：在逆境中寻找突破和成功的能力。这也鼓励大家找到自己的闪光点，学会欣赏自己。