This series of paintings is ongoing. Yanmei is creating avatars of Asian girls to express the resilience side of femininity. She also aim to undergo a transformation and nurture self-love. Yanmei’s art is a reinterpretation of her gender identity, influenced by the impact of patriarchal culture in China and the complexities of multiple cultures.

Title: Untitled / Time: 2023 / Materials: Oil and pastels on canvas / Size: 72×60 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2023 / Materials: Oil and oil pastels on canvas / Size: 34×32 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2023 / Materials: Oil and oil pastels on canvas / Size: 34×32 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2023 / Materials: Oil and oil pastels on canvas / Size: 20×16 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2024 / Materials: oil pastels on canvas / Size: 10×10 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2024 / Materials: oil pastels on canvas / Size: 12×12 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2024 / Materials: oil pastels on canvas / Size: 12×12 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2024 / Materials: oil pastels on canvas / Size: 10×10 inches