Yuwen Qin 

Beauty of the Cell


This artwork draws inspiration from plant cells, utilising quilling as its primary creative technique, offering a unique visual experience. In this piece, the abstract aesthetics and mystique of plant cells are transformed into visual art. Carefully curled paper strips make the structure of plant cells rich and variable in visual presentation, providing viewers with a novel perspective for appreciation.

The work employs quilling in various shapes to simulate the intricate patterns of plant cell nuclei observed under the microscope, showcasing innovation and exploration in material usage and visual expression. Each quilled shape and arrangement is meticulously designed, creating an artistic space that is both abstract and concrete, blending reality with fantasy. This prompts viewers to imagine and reflect on the microscopic beauty of the natural world.