Artist Profile Yujie Yang

Yang artfully arrests passing moments, their exquisite, translucent forms shifting with the light.

Artist Statement

Ephemeral I is, at first glance, utterly fragile, yet it holds a curious power, inviting us to ponder the limits of form. In this piece, Yujie Yang captures a fleeting instant, as if time paused mid-splash, where movement is harnessed through careful craftsmanship in a single, crystalline form.

Through an intuitive process, molten glass was shaped without preliminary plans, each piece melted and manipulated in response to the material’s natural flow and gravity. This spontaneous approach becomes integral to the work itself, mirroring the theme of “ephemerality”. Like a splash frozen in time, it preserves the chaotic beauty of fluid dynamics in solid form.

The crystalline tendrils appear to dance, defying gravity, as if refusing to accept their own limitations. This tension between fragility and resilience speaks to something deeply human—our desire to preserve fleeting experiences while acknowledging their temporary nature. Yang’s sculpture stands not as an attempt to defeat time, but as a celebration of moments made visible, inviting viewers to ponder the delicate balance between impermanence and preservation.

The work becomes a metaphor for our collective yearning to transcend boundaries, where fragility transforms from liability into a source of unexpected strength. Through glass, we witness how something seemingly delicate can hold profound power, suggesting that true resilience often lies in embracing rather than denying our own ephemeral nature.

Artist Biography

Yujie Yang is a multidisciplinary artist based in London. Born in China and raised in Cyprus, her work reflects an inherent understanding of cross-cultural storytelling. After graduating from the University of Edinburgh in animation, she expanded her practice from digital art to sculptural work.

Her work examines distinctly human experiences: from the uncertainty of growth explored in her animated short Over the Meadow, to the desire to preserve fleeting moments captured in her Ephemeral series. Each piece, regardless of medium, serves as a bridge connecting viewers through shared emotional moments.