Snobbery

Vaisilisa, art-curator

— In Snobbery, Poren Huang merges playfulness with introspection, crafting a figure that is at once charming and unsettling. The glossy black surface reflects its surroundings like a mirror, inviting viewers to see themselves within its contours. Beneath the cartoon-like form lies a subtle critique of modern vanity and emotional detachment — a portrait of pride masked by innocence.

Huang’s character, poised in a self-assured stance, exudes both humor and tension. The smooth, reflective finish transforms the sculpture into a symbol of contemporary perfection — flawless, seductive, yet ultimately hollow. Through minimal gesture and exaggerated form, the artist captures a psychological nuance rarely found in such stylized figures: the vulnerability that hides behind confidence.

Snobbery speaks to the contradictions of human nature — how the desire to appear strong or superior often conceals fragility. In Huang’s world, the animal form becomes a mirror of the human condition, both endearing and ironic. The work stands as a sleek meditation on ego and empathy, where surface brilliance meets quiet emotional depth.