A creative sculpture combining a bicycle seat, a wooden branch with purple leaves, and a metallic component against a plain white background.

Reincarnation by Zuojie Li

Sculpture February 14 2025

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Reincarnation is a one-of-a-kind sculpture born from two forgotten items—a tree trunk and a chair — rescued by Zuojie from a midnight trash heap. Painted a regal purple, it symbolizes healing, renewal, and the power of second chances.
With finely shaped leaves and branches that now seem to bloom from within, the sculpture is fused with MDF to form a striking blend of the old and the new.

Reincarnation

The exquisite sculpture, aptly named 'Reincarnation,' stands as a captivating centerpiece within Zuojie's momentous graduation exhibition.

A sculpture of a whimsical insect composed of wood, metal, paper, and purple paper leaves.
An artistic sculpture of a bicycle made from a motorcycle seat, metal rods, and tree branches, with additional decorative elements resembling leaves and small stacked wooden pieces.

Reincarnation, 2023, digital drawing, laser cutter with MDF, wood, steal, leather 170 × 100 × 56cm

An artistic bicycle decorated with wooden branches and purple paper leaves, featuring a leather seat and metal handlebars, set against a plain white wall.
Close-up of a wooden tree branch with brown leaves and a metal platform attached, against a plain white background.
Close-up of a wooden table decorated with a small purple and white vase, a sprig of decorative brown leaves, and a branch with a rough texture.
A stack of small, round, purple and beige textured objects on a curved, shiny metal structure with a white background.

Under the shroud of midnight's mystique, Zuojie tenderly rescued the forsaken tree trunk and chair from the depths of a discarded heap, driven by an empathetic yearning for the overlooked beauty that lay dormant. The regal hue of purple adorning the tree trunk symbolizes a transformative endeavor, using its regenerative power to heal the tree's scars.

He intricately engraved the branches and leaves with masterful precision, adorning them with vitality before seamlessly embedding them into MDF. Zuojie's unwavering commitment shines through as he employs every known technique and imaginative combination, imbuing vitality into these forgotten relics, ultimately orchestrating a harmonious revival and renewal.

A stick with purple paint markings and a small printed purple leaf.

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