When I paint, I do it for myself.

After painting, I am happy to share.

Jiaming Guo | Elflock
My name is Jiaming Guo. ‘Elflock’ is the name I called myself. The name Elflock comes from my curly hair. And elflock means a lock of hair that is tangled. My hair is like my life, it’s often messy and I’m constantly trying to smooth it.

Born
1998 ,Haifeng, China. Grew up in Shenzhen. Studied in London,UK. Currently living and practicing art in Hangzhou, China.

Education
BA, Animation and Digital Media, Shenzhen University, 2017-2021
MA, Data Visualization, London College of Communication, 2022-2023

During my time creating in London, I found a way to express emotions and moods through the E series. Those small and beautiful moments in life often touched me deeply, yet I struggled to accurately describe them with words. Therefore, I created the E character as a vessel for my emotions. To me, E became a representation of my emotional fluctuations.

While the E characters may appear similar, each one possesses unique characteristics. As I continued to create, I realized they had taken on a life of their own, like a species or a community. They gradually detached from me, began to thrive, constantly reproducing and growing.

I do not care with the past or the future. The past is unchangeable, and the future is unpredictable. My sole intention is to record the feelings of an ordinary day in the present, and the E series serves as the medium for this documentation.

Each creative process becomes a form of communication with myself. Through E, I have discovered a unique method of expression, enabling me to forge a deeper connection with the world.