Ying Zheng

Ying Zheng (b.1999) is a London-based ceramic artist and sculptor from China.

During her undergraduate studies at the Central Academy of Fine Arts ( 2017-2021), she acquired a systematic understanding of the basic techniques of ceramics, which ignited her passion for ceramics materials. She excels in sculpting and exploring the possibilities of ceramic materials. She had the opportunity to study for a semester in the BA Design exchange program at the University of Gothenburg ( 2020 ) in Sweden, which further deepened her interest in Scandinavian art and design. She started studying for the MA in Ceramics and Glass program at the Royal College of Art ( 2022- 2023), beginning a new creative journey. In the future, She hopes to continue her path of ceramic creation in London or Europe and engage in conversation with galleries, exhibitions, and collaboration. 

Ying has exhibited at the following exhibitions: the 2018-2019 First-level CAFA Scholarship for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Oversea students; the 2019-2020 First-level CAFA Scholarship for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Oversea students; the 2021CAFA Undergraduate Exhibition, Beijing China, the 2023 RCA WIP show, London.

Ying Zheng's practices are about discovering pure feelings of humanity and relationships. The project Purity of true feelings explores the different stages of a romantic relationship: Having a crush; dating and it is unclear boundaries; falling in love; unhealthy feelings and a painful breakup.

Ying Utilizes the delicate balance between stability and fluidity in ceramics to explore the essence and internal relationship of projection, superego, and conflict in romantic relationships. The works take on an abstract form with a porous structure, symbolizing the virtual changes that occur within our bodies: the untouchable, but real and emotional changes in feelings. The liquid flow from the inside out also expresses the intensity of emotions.