Contemporary Chinese artistPeng Weiputs a spin on tradition with her paper sculptures of female torsos.

It’s something that distinguishes her from many other contemporary Chinese ink painters.

They have imagined tradition as an enemy, so they must break through it again.

Contemporary Interpretation of Femininity

But for Peng, tradition evolves.

In my eyes, there is no unified artistic concept; there are only personal concepts.

Tradition is private and not to be found in a textbook.

Reinterpreting Femininity Through the Female Gaze

It is living, and still slowly developing; it is not past and lifeless.

Paper Sculptures of Female Torsos

Reimagined Narrative Through Feminine Gaze

Traditional Chines Paintings of Women

Reimagined Narrative Through Feminine Gaze

Feminine Torso Paper Sculpture

Contemporary Interpretation of Femininity

Reimagining Femininity

Feminine Paper Torso Sculpture

Side View of Paper Sculpture

Side View Female Torso Sculpture

Feminine Narrative On Paper Sculptures