Hui is an independent artist based in Barcelona. She is also a professor at Fuzhou University and a PhD candidate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). Hui specializes in body/somatic painting performance, using her unique artistic approach to explore the natural growth of the inner self and spirit.

How to find your inner and real self in art practice

Finding your inner and real self through art practice is a deeply transformative journey that blends self- discovery with creative expression. To embark on this path, start by embracing vulnerability and allowing yourself to explore emotions and experiences without judgment. Art provides a unique medium to reflect on your innermost thoughts and feelings, whether through painting, writing, dancing, or any other form, let your instincts guide you rather than striving for perfection.

Engage in regular practice and let go of preconceived notions of success or failure. Instead, focus on the process and the genuine connection it fosters between your inner self and your art. By creating in a space of openness and honesty, you'll gradually uncover layers of your true self, gaining insights and understanding that transcend the superficial and resonate deeply with your authentic being.

Founded in Barcelona 2022, Leleni Studio's mission is to facilitate reuse in Architecture and Design, reducing the need for new materials and collaborating to create long lasting, sustainable designs. Leleni's ongoing first project is to reuse over 2000 m² of marble, travertine and granite offcuts, generated over 4 decades from the operations of a notorious Catalan stonemason, Alvaro De Torre.

Since the project began, 15 tonnes / 250 square meters have been saved from waste through reuse in projects including 5 kitchen worktops, 1 kitchen island, 8 bathrooms, 10 tables, 80+ HomeStones across Barcelona, London and Paris.