The best way to overcome fear is to face it.
My thesis uses exposure to address my personal phobia of caterpillars. This includes understanding the caterpillar's biological structure and habits as well as the reasons for my own fear.
My work recreates the same caterpillar larvae (eggs) seventy times in different ways, including line structures, color textures, formstormings, and fantasies.
The process has helped me numb my fear and change my perception to see the beauty of caterpillars. It was a huge transition from hate to love.
Yanjie Chen
Close up shot of fantasy caterpillar eggs
70 Caterpillar Iterations
Right view of the exhibition
Left view of the exhibition