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Artworks
Dapeng Liu
Cultural Bridges and the Influence of Florence Nightingale
For Dapeng Liu, Lindy Lee’s practice has been an immense source of inspiration. “Although our life paths are different— she was born and raised in Australia, while I migrated here as a young adult. However, we do share a common thread in drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese art, culture, and philosophy, which we then reinterpret through contemporary concepts.” The way Lee blends Eastern and Western traditions resonates with Liu’s own path as a migrant artist. “Her work engages diverse cultural backgrounds and speaks to a universal audience,” he observes. Liu also reflects on the influence of Florence Nightingale, whose compassion and dedication to humanity serve as a guiding principle in his own artistic practice. “Her unwavering commitment to improving the human condition reminds me to step outside the self-centered nature of artistic practice and reflect on the broader picture,” he says.
