Lin Yanxiong
Furniture Designer

Lin graduated from China Academy of Art with an undergraduate degree and with top honors from Central Saint Martins for postgraduate studies. He has collaborated with museums and fashion brands in Europe post-graduation, showcasing personal design practices. His chair “LAST DANCE” was selected as one of the Global Talents of the Year by The Times in 2022, and his cabinet “BIRTH” was recognized as one of the top 20 pieces at the Collect Art Fair’s 20th anniversary in 2024. His series “A Window to the Past” is housed at the Shaanxi Grand Theatre.

「Invisible Presence」 Interactive Installation
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American Cherry
Creator / Yanxiong Lin

This series of sculptural furniture pieces draws inspiration from relationships like friendship and kinship. By poetically reassembling discrete elements, I have created multi-referential single forms that are defined by their relationships with other shapes. These pieces serve as poetic vehicles, where the tension between the known and unknown, real and imaginary, familiar and enigmatic, slows down thought and brings it to a standstill.

I envision these sculptural furniture pieces not merely as independent objects but as entities that form a relationship with both the viewer and the environment. Each piece is an integral part of the space, designed to interact with people through specific layouts. This interaction transcends physical contact, fostering an exchange of emotions and thoughts.

Video:
Echoes of Woods | Conversation × Furniture Designer Yanxiong Lin

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