He Laona is a Tianjin-based artist whose decade-long design experience has led her to a practice of freehand craftsmanship. Having grown up by the sea, she continues to live close to it, perceiving the ocean as an inverted sky. The creatures within it, like the dialogue between waves and birds, reflect and reach toward one another, forming a subtle, poetic interplay that informs her work. She sculpts the soft, flowing forms of marine life from clay, accentuating them with naturally sourced stones and crystals. Carefully applied color and gloss treatments, particularly on octopus-like forms, create shimmering surfaces that catch the light, enhancing the lifelike quality of the creatures and adding a jewel-like presence. This interplay of softness, hardness, and gem-like sparkle links the ocean and the land while enriching the emotional resonance of each piece. The crystals and stones not only add visual brilliance but also imbue the works with energy, making them ideal for display, inspiration, or collection. For He Laona, creation is a process of reimagining and weaving oceanic culture. Her pieces are ethereal beings born from fantastical seas, yet they also evoke otherworldly phenomena slowly emerging from the deep—where beauty and subtle danger coexist. Influenced by marine life and Cthulhu Mythos, He Laona channels her imagination into meticulously crafted, tactile works. The combination of lifelike forms, richly textured colors, gem-like accents, and embedded crystals leaves a memorable impression. Each piece possesses a unique presence, perfectly suited for exhibition, collection, or as an object to inspire reflection and wonder. Message to Collectors: May my works carry specks of starlight, accompanying you in a life that is soft yet radiant.