Vivian Qiu - Build Your Dream Space From Rice (Workshop) (open session)

This workshop invites you to reconnect with your heart and create a miniature dream space where you can empty your mind, daydream, and contemplate. Inspired by the artist's Chinese heritage and the warm comfort food, plain rice congee, you will create a miniature dream space using rice, soil and grass. Get your hands dirty and explore the sensation of being grounded and meditative, and experience the earthy texture and smell of the ingredients from our mother earth.

Vivian Qiu is an emerging artist whose background in jewellery and fashion informs her innovative approach to wearable art and sculpture. Her practice explores cultural identity, healing and oracle bone script - the most ancient Chinese language used for future prediction. Drawing on her diverse living experiences across different countries, she delves into her roots through unique material research, creating culturally significant pieces from rice, grass, and soil. She uses her creative process to embrace life's challenges and navigate complex emotions. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including in Australia, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
Audience Capacity: 30 per workshop
* Image credit: Vivian Qiu, Studio image working with rice clay, courtesy of the artist.

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