Meixia Chen has 8 years of experience specializing in the three-dimensional lamination of animals, aquatic plants, and insects. She is particularly skilled at working with uneven, organic surfaces – the legs of a crab, the petals of a lotus, the wings of a dragonfly – using only her hands to feel the fabric’s tension and adapt to complex contours. She matches translucent fabrics to each lantern’s shape and cultural expression, achieving a wrinkle‑free, non-leaking surface that allows even light transmission and rich texture.

She has contributed to international projects in Paris, Boston, Orlando, Louisville, Cary, Milwaukee and San Antonio.

I use my hands to feel the fabric’s temper, letting silk breathe smoothly over the curved feathers of a phoenix.