Geyujing Shen is currently a PhD student at sociology department in the University of Westminster and she is also a visual practitioner. Her research spans diverse fields, including queer studies, feminism, and decolonisation. She employs creative methodologies in her research, especially painting, photovoice, creative writing, and documentary.

 

Jing’s work is known for its ability to capture the most delicate emotions. In this exhibition, her piece Dental Caries transforms a simple dental issue into a profound reflection on caregiving. Meanwhile, You Are the Only Butterfly Who Came for Me explores themes of memory and death. Jing excels at finding poignant moments in the smallest details, illustrating how our lives are composed of countless fleeting yet meaningful fragments.

 

Her art doesn’t rely on grand or monumental narratives; instead, it resonates through the pain of a toothache, the ripple of a flower petal, and the fleeting presence of a butterfly. These small moments, though ephemeral, leave a lasting impression on our memories. While we may not encounter the same butterfly, we all remember the moment when we saw its wings fluttering by.