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
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The spine, as the central axis of the body, embodies the balance of yin and yang. Yin and yang are opposing yet complementary forces, and the spine is the channel through which energy flows. The butterfly’s wings represent the transformative process as the body adapts to shifts between opposing forces. This work explores how the harmony between the spine and emotional well-being is necessary for both physical and mental health, highlighting the delicate balance required for life’s flow.