Kuo Ya Chieh (b. 1992) is deeply attracted by the meticulous technique of Chinese art, the appeal of layers of ink and the moist yet clear texture of gouache pigments, Kuo applies animal gelatin to adhesive mineral pigments on paper or silk cloth. The artist’s themes revolve around the linear compositions, structures, textures, and the spirit of life itself. Kuo puts “obsessive objects” like depilation to represent detachment to describe life.