YA-LAN LU

Artist Statement: I am a floral designer and bridal beadwork embroidery artist whose practice explores the intersection of nature, materiality, and craft. Rooted in a deep respect for organic processes, my work investigates the poetic potential of natural materials—plant fibers, mineral fragments, and botanical dyes—through slow, tactile methods such as twisting, stitching, and layering. I view making as a form of quiet collaboration with nature, where each thread and fiber records time, memory, and transformation. Rather than imposing form, I listen to what the material wants to become. My creative process values imperfection, transience, and the silent narratives that emerge through the hands. In a world of accelerating speed, I seek to create works that invite stillness—intimate spaces where detail speaks, texture breathes, and viewers are reminded of the quiet power of the handmade.