During their stay in Paris, they will host a studio open day or salon exhibition and later will host a solo exhibition at the Yishu 8 space in Beijing.

"I believe the residency will be a journey of endless possibilities. I hope to visit sculptors and architects who will enlighten me to think and create from a broader perspective, and transform philosophical thinking into tangible usage," Hua adds.

"For my solo exhibition, I will experiment with more geometric expressions but still incorporate the essence of traditional Chinese culture into the details. In addition to wooden furniture and furnishings, I'd like to explore my interest in creating everyday ornaments."

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