Ethan Yung

ARTIST PROFILE Ethan Yung (1HO) Hong Kong artist and sculptor, and the founder of 1HO Studio. His practice is rooted in hand sculpting, combining traditional sculptural craftsmanship with modern 3D technology. Drawing inspiration from nature, biological forms, and evolution, he transforms characteristics of real-world life into original characters with distinctive stories and visual identities. From concept and sculpting to finishing and painting, his work emphasizes the tactile qualities and traces of the handmade process. ABOUT THE WORK KUJI - THE WALKING WHALE Whales are not fish. They are mammals whose ancestors lived on land around 50 million years ago. Through millions of years of evolution, they gradually transitioned from land to sea, eventually becoming the whales we know today. Created by artist Ethan Yung, KUJI condenses 50 million years of evolution into a single character. From land to sea, from walking to swimming, KUJI tells a story of life transformed by its environmen