Sophie wang

As I explore the rhythms and patterns of the universe,

I also question the boundaries of my own being.

This journey is not about reaching a final truth,

but about continuously building, reflecting, and transcending.

Metaphysics–Do not ask Heaven, Ask me.

This winter break, feeling anxious and lost, I started studying metaphysics. People always say that we only seek medicine when we are sick. When life is hard and the future is unclear, metaphysics becomes a form of comfort. The low pay and instability of my art internship made me doubt my choices. I turned to…

2026-01-24
exploration idea

Part 1: The Vision (Thoughts) Philosophy The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, “If one hears the Way (the Truth) in the morning, one can die content in the evening.” I deeply identify with this sentiment. For me, exploration is divided into two parts: I am forever fascinated by the colorful diversity of the vast world, and I…

2026-01-02
This fish cares. And this one too

A few days ago, a major fire broke out in Hong Kong. Eight residential buildings under exterior renovation caught fire in dry, windy conditions. The flames spread uncontrollably and burned for over thirty hours, until nothing was left. That night, I barely slept. On the news, alongside cries for help, people left messages: “There’s a…

2025-12-01
“City In Touch!” Program Reflections: From Interpretation and Connection

Program Introduction “Ranran” is a three-year young artists’ incubation program initiated by UCCA and Shanghai Xintiandi. Over three years, it has brought nearly one hundred artworks into central Shanghai’s public spaces, continuously exploring how art can coexist with everyday urban life. From 12 to 23 November 2025, the closing project, “Ranran 2025 – City in…

2025-11-20
September Exhibition Reflections:From Ecology And Positionality

“New Language of Ancient Architecture,” was the first and largest project I worked on during my placement. It was in Jincheng, which is not a developed city, but it is known for historic architecture and deep cultural heritage. The exhibition ran 30/09/2025–31/12/2025 and was a collaboration between our company and the Jincheng municipal government to promote…

2025-11-10
Rethinking Positionality Through Autism Diagnosis

Last week, I completed a neurodiversity assessment with a doctor from Psychiatry UK and was diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) with mild ADHD. I felt like though years of unspoken frustration were finally acknowledged. Like The Truman Show, I suddenly realized that most people experience life more easily and happily, while I have spent…

2025-10-28
Stillness That Moves

To be honest, my first reason for applying to the DPS program was quite practical. My health condition wasn’t good, and I wanted to stay in my home country to recover. Besides, I thought some internship experience would help me apply for graduate school. Yet while filling the DPS application form, I realized what I…

2025-10-20
Persisting, Observing, and Practicing: Experience of Internship at UCCA

Persistence Since April this year, I have been continuously revising my portfolio and CV, sending applications to ten art institutions. At first, I received internship offers from two fashion brands, a game company, and three art museums. However, the company I desired best—UCCA Center for Contemporary Art—still haven’t reply. Founded in Beijing by the Ullens…

2025-10-17
In the fading of soap, I glimpse the constancy of existence

Reflection on the Exhibition Selection When I was a child, I often felt a quiet sadness watching a piece of soap slowly disappear. A new soap is always square, smooth, and jade-like. But with times of washing, it rubs against hands and clothes, then becomes rough and cracked, shrinking little by little until it disappear…

2025-09-23
My First Posable Art Doll Commission

I’ve loved animals and collected many plush toys when I was a child. I always dreamed of owning a unique creature from my imagination. So when I was 16, I started self researching with wool, artificial fur, and wire skeletons, and made my own fantasy creature dolls. These works later became part of my portfolio…

2025-09-01