Li Lihong's Apple, China. |
His Apple, China features a golden apple with a bite similar to the icon of the American electronics brand Apple. The bite is filled with blue floral porcelain, to reflect on China's consumerism.
Another theme Fawcett observes is upcycling, the re-use of old material for new purposes. One example is Gu Yeli's antique Chinese wooden benches dressed by colorful pompoms.
Grandparents who leave homes to live in the cities and take care of their children's children are a growing demographic.