NEXUS: A Human Archipelago

Zeya Chen and Yiwen Teng are an award-winning artistic duo whose work explores the thoughtful intersection of technology and human spirit. Guided by a deep inquiry into empathy and connection, they craft tangible experiences that question our relationship with the world and each other. Their practice has received prestigious international recognition, including the Red Dot, iF, and Muse Creative/Design Awards, and has been featured in major exhibitions across the United States, Germany, France, and Italy.

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Their featured work, "NEXUS," is a powerful manifestation of this ethos. The piece reimagines the life jacket—an archetypal symbol of individual survival—as a medium for collective resilience and fashion expression. Through a tangible act of linking together, "NEXUS" transforms isolated individuals into a unified whole, creating a poignant meditation on vulnerability, trust, and our fundamental need to connect in moments of crisis.