Inside the Sketchbook of Yiwei Xu
Yiwei Xu is a Chinese-born artist based in London and Kent whose work explores the sensory power of nature and the peace found in its impermanence. In this article, we take a look inside her vivid and expressive sketchbooks, where she finds freedom in unhindered self-expression. Yiwei discusses how her sketches evoke memories, the tactile process of selecting her materials, as well as her philosophy of approaching creativity without being bound by the burden of expectation.   Inside the Sketchbook of Yiwei Xu Sketchbooks used to be my biggest comfort zone in my practice. There are no limitations, no specific methods to follow, no standard of what’s right or wrong – I’m free to mess things up. Flipping open a sketchbook, I don’t have to be skilful or professional; the only thing I need to think about is being myself – what I want to see, what I want to record, what I care about. During that time, my sketchbooks were full of random, personal subjects.   I don’t have a specific preference when choosing sketchbooks, but I do enjoy picking one in person. That way, I can feel the texture of the paper and imagine the feeling …
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