Xuechen Wang

Centred around the study of the materiality of carpets, I explored the relationship between carpets, space and human’s traces. I believe that carpets are carriers in an abstract sense, so in my creation, I deconstruct the function of carriers and imagine the transformation of form and material when carpets are made into concrete containers. In terms of material selection, I first collected and dismantled several second-hand carpets, and then used electroforming to wrap the metal layer.

By layer on the carpet and harden it, showing a unique metal mechanism. These containers bring new life to old carpets, giving them new functionality and value.