Lexiong Ying, born in Shanghai and based in London, is an interdisciplinary artist working across various visual media. She holds a Master of Arts in Data Visualisation from the University of the Arts London and a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design with Marketing. Her work has been exhibited internationally in cities including London, Düsseldorf, Paris, and Barcelona, and has been featured in a range of media platforms.
Lexiong’s practice explores contemporary existential dilemmas and cultural mythologies, delving into themes such as emotional flux, technological saturation, and the fragility of human connection. Through a language of playful symbolism and subtle irony, she constructs visual narratives using diverse media, including 3D-printed sculpture, experimental photography and video, and mixed-media installations.
Beyond her artistic endeavours, Lexiong practices fortune-telling, blending spiritual wisdom with contemporary insights. This integration enriches her multidisciplinary approach and adds a deeper philosophical dimension to her work.
Project Statement
Icelandic Fantasia presents a contemplative visual study of one of Earth’s most geologically expressive landscapes. In Iceland, the planet reveals its inner architecture—glaciers rest upon active volcanic beds, tectonic rifts split ancient grounds, and geothermal steam rises from beneath basalt plains. This body of work documents these phenomena with a quiet reverence, seeking not spectacle, but presence.
Through restrained compositions and natural light, the photographs highlight the sculptural forms, tonal subtleties, and temporal fragility of Iceland’s terrain. Each frame becomes a meditation on impermanence, scale, and the silent dialogue between the Earth’s enduring processes and the human gaze.
More than a portrait of place, Icelandic Fantasia is an invitation to reflect on the geological forces that shape not only landscapes, but the conditions for life itself.
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