TzuYuan Shen

We all crave the child-like, yearning for innocence and simplicity, and these glazed clay characters are inspired by the toys I played with as a child. I use the interplay of the child and the adult recollection,  creating an unexpected tension. As I make, I am often taken back to cherished memories of an uncomplicated world full of innocence, unfettered imagination, and creativity. I hope to evoke nostalgic emotions in others, by momentarily opening a window to their own childhood full of wonder.