Yibei Liu (b. 1998) is a figurative sculptor whose work delves deep into the complexities of the human experience. With a profound interest in human behavior and emotion, Liu’s sculptures are an exploration of the inner worlds we all navigate—our struggles, desires, vulnerabilities, and resilience. Drawing from personal introspection as well as broader social concerns, Liu seeks to bring visibility to the often invisible aspects of mental and emotional health. In her hands, clay, metal, and other materials become conduits for expressing these complex states—shapes and forms that reflect the tension between confinement and liberation, vulnerability and strength. Through her work, Liu invites viewers into a dialogue about mental illness, creating space for reflection, understanding, and connection.