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Crystalline Bloom

Jimmy Zheng

These works are an exploration of how randomness can be made tangible. I allowed resin to flow and solidify freely, without direct control, resulting in crystal-like formations. These shapes were not deliberately designed but emerged organically through the material’s own behavior in specific conditions. I then assembled these structures together, allowing them to grow in an organic, almost life-like way. The final forms resemble natural landscapes, yet clearly do not belong to the natural world—appearing instead as an artificial nature constructed by the material itself. Through this process, I aim to collaborate with the material rather than control it, letting its unpredictable qualities shape the outcome.

Final work

“Crystalline Bloom” is a translucent wall sculpture of fragile, sharp shards spreading like blooming ice crystals.

Crystalline Bloom

2025 95x45x15cm Epoxy resin and Mylar film.

Shatterlight: jagged silver sculpture of crumpled foil, reflecting light like frozen shards of energy.

Shatterlight

2025 37x21cm Epoxy resin and Mylar film.

Crystal Interweave: a translucent, net-like resin sculpture with flowing, etched textures that catch light and shadow.

Crystal Interweave

2025 50x30cm Epoxy resin and Mylar film.

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Crystalline Bloom

These works are an exploration of how randomness can be made tangible. I allowed resin to flow and solidify freely, without direct control, resulting in crystal-like formations. These shapes were not deliberately designed but emerged organically through the material’s own beha...

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