Cheng Yen Yu was born in Taiwan, and is currently based in London, UK, as a student at the Royal College of Art. His practices use the giant rocks of Cappadocia, Turkey, as symbols to dissect the complex realms of collective and individual dynamics, criticizing the inherent flaws of human nature and its impact on the collective. The artist responds to commonly overlooked societal issues by analyzing and interpreting these phenomena through the psychological dynamics of crowds and the behaviors of individuals within them. He employs his practice as a catalyst to guide viewers in reflecting on the circumstances they may face, including issues of conformity, deception, prejudice, aggression, interpersonal relationships, and other related themes.
