Yuqing Lai (b.1993), also as Lavita, a mixed media artist born and raised in Shenzhen, China. She completed her MA and Mres at the University of Goldsmiths, UK. She has been working as a visual art teacher, independent artist and podcaster on art since then.

 

Her practice has explored themes of subconsciousness, self-identity, and social roles, as well as relationships with the nature and the rhythm of rituals. Her works combine poetry and dreams, experimental film, performance and everyday objects to challenge and blur the boundaries between reality and illusion.

 

She works in mixed media installation, video, conceptual arts, painting, print making, performance, ceramic and photography. Her work has been exhibited internationally.