Yaoyao Shi (b. 2000) is a Chinese contemporary artist based between London and Hangzhou. Working primarily with watercolor on unconventional surfaces such as wood panels, her practice explores the tension between fragility and solidity. Drawing from still-life arrangements and vivid landscapes, Shi blends careful observation with subtle surreal elements. Her paintings often evoke a quiet sense of calm and introspection, tinged with melancholy, transforming everyday scenes into moments of quiet poetry.