
A journey back to yourself.
- Artwork Description
- Collection & Print Details
If I were a Capricorn
This work is part of the Stardust Journey series, which explores identity, memory, and self-discovery through digital collage and mixed media.
Inspired by Capricorn, the artwork reflects the drive to keep moving forward and the weight we carry along the way. The figure’s body is covered by a staircase, suggesting a continuous journey of effort, growth, and ambition. Each step becomes a symbol of persistence, representing the desire to build, achieve, and move steadily toward an envisioned future.
Within the figure’s mind, tangled chains appear against a dark background, representing the expectations, responsibilities, and inner pressures that often accompany the pursuit of progress. A goat’s head is stitched to the figure, symbolizing perseverance and the determination to keep climbing despite obstacles. Rather than portraying ambition as either a strength or a burden, the work explores the complex relationship between aspiration and obligation, asking how one influences the other over time.
Set against purple linen fabric and blue-pink nebulae illuminated by hints of orange light, the composition unfolds within a dreamlike space where pressure and possibility coexist. Within this landscape, progress becomes more than a destination—it becomes an ongoing negotiation between personal desire and inherited expectations. The artwork invites viewers to reflect on whether the goals they are pursuing still belong to them, or to the responsibilities and ambitions they have carried for so long.
Stardust Journey | 星辰之旅
Stardust Journey is a series of digital collage artworks about identity, memory, and personal growth. Inspired by the symbolism of the zodiac, each piece explores the emotions, contradictions, and experiences that shape who we become.
By combining childhood photographs, familiar objects, and imagined cosmic landscapes, the series creates visual stories that feel both personal and universal. The stitched elements and layered textures symbolize repair, transformation, and the ongoing process of understanding ourselves.
Whether collected for its visual beauty or personal resonance, each artwork offers a quiet space for reflection and self-discovery.
Size & Print Options:
Giclée Paper Print (Unframed):
Museum-quality fine art print produced with archival pigment inks on premium fine art paper. This print preserves the richness of color, subtle textures, and delicate details of the original digital collage.
Available in two sizes:
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40 × 50 cm — Artwork size: 30 × 40 cm, with 5 cm white borders on all sides.
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50 × 70 cm — Artwork size: 42 × 56 cm, with 4 cm side borders and 7 cm top and bottom borders.
Each print features carefully designed white borders and fits standard-sized frames. Frame not included.
Stretched Canvas (Ready to Hang):
Professionally printed on high-quality canvas and stretched over a wooden frame, offering a gallery-style presentation with enhanced depth and presence.
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30 × 40 cm — Finished artwork size.
Ready to hang, with no additional framing required.
Each Artwork Includes:
✓ Certificate of Authenticity, personally signed by artist Kelly Qi
✓ Archival-quality fine art printing
✓ Carefully packaged for safe delivery
✓ Complimentary shipping for both the artwork and certificate
A Personal Touch from the Artist
Each artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, personally signed by Kelly Qi and sent separately from the artwork at no additional cost.
* Please note that the artwork and certificate will be shipped in separate packages and may arrive at different times.
Original artwork by Kelly Qi, produced by TreaYou Studio.