An artist from Taiwan with a background in botany, she began her engagement with botanical art at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, where she studied botanical art after relocating to the United States. This training enabled her to integrate scientific knowledge with artistic practice, opening a path that unites observation and expression.
After returning to Taiwan, she has taught courses and translated books on botanical art, contributing to its dissemination and study.
Through her work, she seeks to emphasize both the aesthetic and scientific value of plants and to foster a deeper appreciation of the natural world.
Title of the project
Plants with Drift Fruits in Taiwan
About the project
This project investigates coastal plants in southern Taiwan that disperse through drift fruits—seeds adapted to survive ocean transport.
I focus on five species, documenting not only their branches in the field but also fruit cross-sections and seed morphology as key subjects for illustration. My approach combines observation, dissection, and watercolor techniques to capture details often absent from botanical texts.
By merging scientific study with artistic practice, the project highlights the remarkable adaptations of drift fruits and aims to foster greater appreciation for the resilience of Taiwan’s coastal ecosystems.
