Hongjie Yang

Eyes on Talents member, Hongjie Yang, completed the Contextual Design Master at Design Academy Eindhoven in 2015. His work explores the interconnectedness between humans, nature and the cosmos. Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation.