Jiayang Wu’s collected works

Work title:Beneath the whale’s tail, the sea’s muteness

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work:The subject of the picture is a personified woman (symbolizing “ocean/nature”), whose head is immersed in seawater filled with plastic and waste. Her expression is hollow and scarred, showing a state of loss of vitality, corresponding to the “withering” of the damaged marine ecology. The huge whale tail rises from the sea surface (representing endangered marine creatures), while the small crowds on the distant beach (such as tourists) symbolize humanity’s neglect of the ecological crisis while observing and even causing pollution.
The overall use of fantasy style visuals transforms the reality of ‘nature being harmed by human activities’ into an intuitive visual impact, conveying concerns about the marine environment.

Work title:Symbiosis of Flowers and Spirit

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: Set against a pure white background, the picture focuses on the poetic integration of the figure and purple flowers. The figure’s skin and neck are tinged with a soft blue hue, and two purple flowers seem to grow naturally from the side, forming a spiritual connection with the body. The overall atmosphere is quiet and ethereal, as if the flowers are an externalization of the soul. It not only conveys the spiritual sense of symbiosis between humans and the beauty of nature (plants) but also implicitly suggests the fusion of inner emotions and external poetry, creating a gentle surreal beauty.

Work title: The Sorrow of Life Under Industrial Haze

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: The picture uses black and gray as the main color tones. Thick smoke emitted from factory chimneys shrouds the sky, creating an oppressive atmosphere of industrial pollution. In the foreground, the figure looks haggard, and the color contrast on the face (such as the blue eyes and the dimmed facial areas) conveys the pain and decadence of life in a polluted environment. Overall, it metaphorizes the harm caused by industrial development to nature and human life, triggering reflections on environmental protection.

Work title:Glazed Forest: Fantasy Symbiosis of Ceramics

Work type: Art

Category:ceramic

Summary of work:This ceramic artwork creates a scene akin to a “fantasy forest” with rich shapes and gentle glazed hues. Diverse ceramic components (some resemble blooming flowers, while others look like tall mushrooms or tree stumps) are combined together. Glazed colors like light green, pale blue, and warm brown interweave and blend. It not only exhibits the textural beauty of ceramic materials but also builds an imaginative natural microcosm through the “symbiotic” combination, as if it were a fantastic dialogue born from the collision of ceramics and natural inspiration.

Work title:The Mermaid’s Whisper

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: It is hoped that through the story of the Mermaid Beach adventure, people’s awareness of protecting the marine ecological environment will be awakened.

Work title:Prayers on the polluted shore, echoes in the purified sea

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: This is an environmental-themed comic focusing on marine plastic pollution: a beach littered with waste, where a mermaid curls up amidst the trash, displaying a pleading posture toward humans, vividly illustrating the survival struggles of marine life due to pollution. Yet, the consequences of pollution soon rebound on humanity—overwhelmed beaches become hazardous zones, forcing people to flee in panic. Realizing the issue, humans join forces with the mermaid to clean up the ocean trash, collaborating to mitigate their environmental harm. In the end, the trash is cleared, and the mermaid, now standing tall in a pristine environment, prays—echoing her initial plea while conveying the core message that “humans and nature must coexist and work together to protect the environment.”.

Work title:Bondage of Socialization: The Self Entangled by Platform Symbols

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: This black – and – white line drawing employs a metaphorical technique to depict a scene where a person’s head is entangled by snake – like, tentacle – like social elements (such as tags, like icons, and picture cards). These “tentacles” symbolize various symbols and interactive forms of social media platforms, tightly enclosing the person. It seems to reflect the current situation where people are entangled by the symbols and traffic logic of social networks, and it is hard for the self to break free from massive information and interactions, conveying reflections on the impact of social media on individuals.

Work title:Cyber Individual Under Digital Gaze

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work:This painting builds a scene in cyberpunk style, depicting a figure immersed in electronic devices. Surveillance devices with eyeball shapes surround the figure, as if “gazing” at the individual. Meanwhile, a huge hand with flamboyant nail art approaches the electronic screen, seemingly intervening in or interacting with the digital world. The neon – like technological textures and starry – sky – hued colors in the background intensify the psychedelic atmosphere of the digital age. On the whole, it metaphorically reflects the state where individuals are “gazed at” by technological forces and deeply interwoven with technology in the digital world, conveying reflections on human – machine relationships and privacy boundaries in the cyber era.

Work title:Great maternal love

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Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work:The daughter is the pearl of the mother’s palm, I want to weave a beautiful fairy tale dream, the mother holds up the daughter’s dream, the picture is beautiful and vivid……

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Work title:Gaze of Living Beings at the Dining Table

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work:This watercolor painting creates a “dining table scene” full of metaphors: a fish lies on a plate, and the heads of animals like pigs and cows, even a skull (a symbol of the passing of life), are juxtaposed with the dining table, wine glasses, and a giant knife and fork (typical utensils for human dining). A blue butterfly rests on the head of a horse-like animal, adding a touch of lightness and poetic quality to the depiction of life.

In an absurd yet realistic manner, the picture deeply integrates the symbols of “animal beings” and “human dining-table consumption”, as if presenting the moment of gaze when “living beings are regarded as food”. It prompts viewers to reflect on the relationship between humans and animals—when animals are alienated from “living beings” to “food”, it involves the examination of life and nature behind this process, and also implies thoughts on dietary culture and respect for life.

Work title:Sinking and Disillusionment in the Money Swamp

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: Taking dark waters as the background, symbols of money like banknotes, coins, and money bags are scattered all over. A long-haired figure is sinking in the water, as if devoured by the temptation of money. Meanwhile, a skeleton wearing a pirate hat (symbolizing adventurers who met their ruin due to the pursuit of wealth) reinforces the metaphor that “excessive greed for profit will eventually lead to destruction” — Money is like a swamp: it lures people into sinking, yet also hides the crisis of disillusionment and demise, criticizing excessive desire for money.

Work title: Sweet Moment with a Cherry on Top

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: Set against a soft mint-green background, the picture highlights a delicate cupcake: a bright blue paper liner wraps around a fluffy cake body, which is topped with voluminous and smooth white cream, and a bright red, plump cherry stands out as the “finishing touch”. The overall vibrant colors and lively brushstrokes vividly convey the freshness and sweetness of the dessert, as if one can feel the joy brought by a bite of that sweetness.

Work title:Dream of the Deep Sea: Dancing with Goldfish

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: The picture uses deep blue to create a quiet atmosphere akin to the deep sea, where a long – haired figure and colorful goldfish are intertwined and coexisting. Bright goldfish surround the figure, forming a gentle interaction with the figure’s demeanor, as if the figure is immersed in a dreamlike world accompanied by goldfish. It conveys a surreal poetic feeling and also creates an ethereal and healing atmosphere of gentle connection between lives.

Work title:The Life Scroll of Blueberries: From Branch to Harvest

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: The picture is composed of three parts, all focusing on “blueberries”: The upper part is a close – up of blueberries with glistening water droplets, and the delicate brushstrokes show the plump and vivid texture of the fruits. The lower left part depicts branches with blueberries, where flowers and fruits coexist, overflowing with the vitality of natural growth. The lower right part shows a bucket filled with blueberries, which seems to be the harvest. Overall, through different scenes, it presents the process of blueberries from growing on branches to being harvested, conveying the beauty of nature’s gifts and the fresh charm of the fruits.

Work title: A Sweet Feast of Colorful Candies

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: The picture presents a variety of candies with delicate brushstrokes: a Reese’s candy package with distinct brand logos, a Hershey’s chocolate bar, as well as colorful jelly beans and other uniquely – shaped small candies, which are scattered. With vivid colors and lifelike textures, it seems to spread out a “candy feast” full of sweetness and joy in front of people, conveying a rich sweet atmosphere and easily evoking beautiful associations with gustatory pleasure.

Work title:A Poem of Vitality in Orange Light

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: The picture is composed of three parts, showcasing the beauty and vitality of oranges from different perspectives: The upper part is a close – up of a sliced orange. Delicate brushstrokes clearly present the texture and bright color of the pulp, as if one can feel the fullness of the juice. The lower left part features whole oranges with green leaves; the fruits are plump and round, and the leaves are bright green, brimming with the vigorous vitality of natural growth. The lower right part is a combination of orange slices and leaves, with soft light and shadow, further emphasizing the fresh texture of the fruits. Overall, oranges are depicted from rich perspectives, conveying the vitality of the fruits and the beauty of nature’s gifts, just like a poem of vitality about “oranges”.

Work title: Misty Forest’s Secluded Realm

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: This watercolor painting primarily uses cool tones such as blue and cyan. With the technique of color blending, it depicts a forest scene shrouded in mist (or morning light). The outlines of the trees and the soft colors merge with each other, creating a tranquil and ethereal sense of a “secluded realm”. It seems to lead viewers into a forest secret place far from the hustle and bustle, conveying the hazy beauty of nature and a serene, quiet atmosphere.

Work title: Collaged Language of Autumn Leaves

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: This watercolor painting adopts a collaged nine – grid composition to artistically split and reorganize the shapes and colors of autumn leaves. In different grids, autumn leaves like maple leaves exhibit brilliant autumn hues such as red, orange, yellow, and purple; some present clear leaf outlines, while others are diffused color blocks. It not only preserves the natural beauty of autumn leaves but also creates a creative atmosphere of “the language of leaves” through geometric division and color collision, as if recounting the diverse postures and poetic charm of autumn within the collage.

Work title:Quiet Portrait of a Sheep

Work type: Art

Category: Painting

Summary of work: This work uses black – and – white contrast to delicately depict the fluffy wool and gentle demeanor of a sheep. The dark background highlights the subject, and through the precise use of lines and light – dark variations, it vividly presents the soft texture of the sheep’s wool. Overall, it conveys a tranquil and warm atmosphere, as if “wool” is used as a language to quietly tell the sheep’s peace and serenity.

Work title:Fall of Blues: Roses and the Gaze of Surroundings

Work type: Art

Category: 3D painting

Summary of work:In the image, a figure with long blue hair lies on the ground wearing a plain white dress. Red rose petals are scattered around them, while several pairs of feet in white socks surround them, creating a sense of encircling “gaze”. Cool – toned light and shadow intertwine with soft elements (the fluffy blue hair, the flowing white dress, and the vivid roses), as if depicting a tragic “fall” moment. The color contrast between blue and red adds a dreamy and sorrowful atmosphere, seemingly conveying the complex emotional connection between the figure and the surrounding environment.

Work title:Fall of Blues: The Ocean of Learning Knows No Bounds

Work type: Art

Category: 3D painting

Summary of work:The work follows the journey of a dream-chasing young girl, exploring her process of seeking knowledge and experiences. She continuously advances and explores in the vast ocean of learning, searching for the gates to truth, knowledge, and wisdom. A book stands in the ocean, symbolizing the boundless path of learning. On the book, a little girl is climbing, representing her pursuit of knowledge. She travels from one gate to another aboard a boat, embodying the journey of learning across oceans.

Work title:The Exit of Ruins, the Entrance of Hope

Work type: Art

Category: 3D painting

Summary of work:A door can be a barrier to protect security or an interface for communication and connection. The door in the work is not an ordinary physical channel, and I hope it can become a medium, a boundary between suffering and light. The devastation of war may leave the land in ruins, but the existence of the “door” makes ruins no longer the end of life – it is a “transformation interface”: inside the door is the desolation after being burned by artillery fire (the trauma of the past, the oppression of the present), outside the door is the wilderness where grass sprouts (the hope of the future, the possibility of new life). When the door stands among the ruins, it reconstructs “destruction” as “new soil”, allowing the folds of suffering to eventually grow branches of hope.

Work title:Trapped in an Unusual Realm: The Inescapable Siege of Pollution

Work type: Art

Category: 3D painting

Summary of work:In the image, yellowish waters, an alienated “river channel”, and purple – flowered trees form a surreal scene that seems fantastical yet conveys a sense of oppression. The sailboat, which could symbolize exploration or escape, is “trapped” in this abnormal space reshaped by pollution. Figures in various postures — some lingering, some moving — appear to inhabit a “unique landscape”, yet they are in fact enveloped by an environment reshaped by pollution. This mirrors reality: environmental pollution quietly distorts human living spaces. People long to escape a polluted world but are inevitably surrounded and trapped by it. This “unusual realm” is a metaphor for the “dilemma of wanting to escape but being unable to” amid environmental problems, reflecting humanity’s helplessness and struggle in the face of such issues.

Work title:Wooden Fairy Tale: Moon, Stars, and Cute Bear in Handicrafts

Work type: Art

Category: Model works

Summary of work: In the picture, unpainted wooden handicrafts are scattered. At the center is a crescent – shaped wood piece engraved with a little bear and stars, surrounded by wooden decorations like snowflake shapes. These handmade wooden artworks, with their natural textures, simple carvings, and the rustic feel of raw wood, create a pure and warm fairy – tale atmosphere. They seem like small handmade items prepared for childlike scenes or festivals, conveying the delicacy of handmade creation and the natural beauty of wood materials.

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