A portrait of artist Wan-Yi Lin from Mizzonk working in their studio, particularly on a chanderlier from their installation H O M E ≠ H•O•M•E

Wan-Yi Lin

Master of Fine Arts, Sculpture, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, I am a mixed-media installation artist with a deep interest in the intangible aspects of life, such as emotions, relationships, and the unseen connections between all things, including nature.

Having lived in both East and West, I embrace the values of interconnectedness and individualism. I believe the individualism-dominant culture of the West can benefit from a greater focus on interconnectedness, helping individuals form meaningful relationships with the whole, dissolve divides, and encourage compassion.

Through self-learning, collaboration, and ongoing exploration of wisdom traditions, I create works that foster emotional and existential connections. These works embody an aesthetic harmony, a natural outcome of situating each element in a meaningful relationship with the whole, reflecting the cohesive patterns observed in nature and within ourselves.

I seek to contribute to conversations on empathy, healing, and the importance of inner exploration in navigating the complexities of human existence.

A headshot of artist Roger Chen from Mizzonk, a Taiwanese Canadian artist duo based in Canada.

Roger Chen

Bachelor of Architecture, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

Born in Pingtung, Taiwan, and moved to Canada during my upbringing, I’ve always been fascinated by how environments shape experiences and how intangible emotions can be expressed through tangible forms. This curiosity led me to merge spatial awareness with creative expression, translating abstract ideas into physical experiences.

In collaboration with Wan-Yi, I focus on spatial and structural elements to ensure our work provides an experiential anchor. Customization is central to our practice, both as a method and an outcome of understanding what must be expressed. My passion for nature, gardening, and foraging further grounds our work in an organic sensibility, connecting human experience with the natural world’s underlying patterns.

Through our art, we create environments that invite visitors to pause, reflect, and connect with both their inner worlds and the shared human condition.