Weiwei Li, Temple U / NSCADU

Exploring how patterns transform forms drives my studio practice. I extend this idea by producing both wearable pieces and playful objects, inviting viewers to interact with the work
in ways that allow transformation to continue through use.

My practice centers on folding techniques and processes such as origami and kirigami, which
serve as a foundation. I incorporate traditional metalsmithing techniques and hand fabrication, integrating them with digital technologies. This combination allows me to work across a range of materials, including metals, 3D printed components, and others. I remain curious about exploring additional materials according to the conceptual and formal needs of each piece.

As these patterns shift, they create interior and exterior spaces that reveal tendencies toward protection and concealment, an intimate, hidden interior and a public exterior. These spatial dynamics mirror the complexities of human personality. Through play and interaction, I invite
viewers to approach my work with childlike curiosity, engaging through touch and movement to navigate the layered emotions we carry as adults. By engaging with the pieces physically and intuitively, viewers are encouraged to reflect on these emotional states in ways that feel personal, immediate, and open-ended.