Yin Xiuzhen: Echoes of Memory in Recycled Worlds Born in Beijing in 1963, Yin Xiuzhen’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to the dramatic transformations sweeping across China during her lifetime. Growing up amidst the demolition of traditional courtyard houses – a poignant experience that profoundly shaped her perspective – she witnessed firsthand the collision between rapid modernization and the erosion of cultural memory. This formative period instilled in her a deep fascination with the remnants of the past, particularly those embedded within everyday objects, and fueled a desire t…