Bio

A female artist born in a coastal city, has spent 15 of her 22 years participating in environmental protection volunteering across multiple countries. As an environmental volunteer and outdoor enthusiast, her artwork focuses on materials and the experimental process of creating, exploring a balance between artistic expression and environmental practices.

Artist Statement

Peng was born in a coastal region and is both an artist and a dedicated marine conservationist. Her practice critically examines the intersection of human consumption and ecological fragility. Synthetic polymers, once celebrated for their versatility, have led to the devastating decline of marine species—halving their populations in just 40 years. In the ocean, a blue whale may unknowingly ingest up to ten million microplastics daily, while unseen plastic particles silently accumulate on coral surfaces, threatening entire ecosystems.

In her work, Peng transforms discarded plastic into sculptural forms that confront audiences with the tangible consequences of plastic pollution. By reshaping waste into biological figures, she challenges viewers to recognize their own role in the proliferation of single-use plastics. The plastic bottles used in her installations are gathered through community-driven efforts, reinforcing her belief that the work should not exist solely as an individual expression but as a collective action with social impact. Art is not only a medium for aesthetic pleasure but also a powerful catalyst for social awareness.

Through this project, Peng seeks to awaken public consciousness to the environmental crisis while giving discarded plastics a second purpose. At the same time, she raises a critical question for the art world: Does “recycled art” merely aestheticize the damage caused by consumerism? By engaging both artists and audiences in this dialogue, she urges a deeper reflection on the ethical implications of sustainability in contemporary art.