MELANY
BAO
3D Modeling
Drawings
Melany Bao is a 2025 BFA graduate in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts (SVA), currently based in New York as an illustrator and designer.
Her work delves into the interplay between psychology, biology, and human emotion, aiming to depict how mental health influences physical well-being.
melanybao.art@gmail.com
Anger in the Liver
This work reflects the connection between the liver and the emotion of anger, linked to the wood element. Wood symbolizes growth and expansion, yet when corrupted by unchecked anger, it causes disharmony in both the body and mind. The organic forms in this piece represent the uncontrollable spread of anger, showing how unaddressed emotions disrupt internal balance. The liver’s role in emotional regulation is explored, highlighting the need for balance in the flow of energy, as well as the consequences of neglecting this balance.