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Hi there – I’m a budding scientist and artist driven by my passion to connect with people and design for the world.

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Case Studies

Forearm Support Crutch

Innovative forearm crutch that enhances stability and safety for the elderly by using a specialized base structure that prevents slipping on uneven surfaces, reducing the risk of falls while walking.

Silicon Carbide Filter

Sleek faucet-mounted water purification prototype with a reusable inorganic membrane filter, addressing microplastic release and bacterial growth while improving cost efficiency and user convenience.

Multi-functional Assistive
Hospital Bed

Multifunctional hospital bed mechanism that enhances safety and independence for the elderly by providing a stable, adjustable support system that prevents falls and assists with getting in and out of bed more easily.

© Josie Hu 2025

Doghat Still Life

Still life of a pensive bust.

20.1in x 14.2 in
Graphite

Erosion of Bloom

What began as research abut particle entanglement where the past and future can affect each other led to a curious thought about the fluidity between life and death. The pomegranate, existing in a state of both bloom and decay, represents this exact concept in Greek mythology.

15.4in x 13.4in
Watercolor/Color Pencil

Still Life

Still life of my toy horse and an old Chinese book, representative of the end of my childhood in my home town.

16.7in x 11.7 in
Graphite

Illusion and Pig

My self-portrait carries a certain black queen aura, but the most important thing is the illusion of communion with the things I love. A thin veil covers my eyes, like the mask at a masquerade ball. I hope I can always be as happy and energetic as the pink pig.

16.7in x 11.7 in
Acrylic

Three Goats 

Inspired by the concept of evil hiding behind purity, the three goats are unified by their yellow eyes. Each has the potential of being good and bad.

16.7in x 11.7 in
Watercolor/Color Pencil

Symbiotic Stranglehold

This piece speaks to the coexistence of love and hatred between two individuals, as well as the power dynamic at hand. While the person in the back appears to be dominant, they’re actually begging their partner not to leave. They simultaneously torture and rely on each other; perhaps the essence of hatred is a painful kind of love.

16.7in x 11.7 in
Watercolor

The Blessed Gourd

This piece is an ode to my family, wishing them health and blessings. My younger sister, Jessica, sits in the middle surrounded by my two younger brothers. The gourd, inspired by “Hulu Wa” (Calabash Brothers) fairytale represents a attitude towards life that is deeply connected to nature.

20.1in x 9.8 in
Oil

Power up

I was captivated by the power of the huge industries of modern China that seem to run on their own without rest. To express this power and vitality, I chose a bold, saturated color palette. The factory’s distorted architecture make the machinery appear dynamic and charged with potential, ready to spring into action.

17.7in x 11.4 in
Watercolor

The Fallen Angel

This piece, largely inspired by a stressful time in my life, depicts an angel’s willing descent to hell, only to find 
themselves filled with regret at the last moment. The tension between the vines pulling the angel downwards and the light lifting them upwards suspends the angel in a torturous limbo.

30.3in x 20.47in
Charcoal