Insha Shabir has been interested in art since her childhood. Later, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and wanted to achieve something in the art field. She noticed that while many artists in her homeland were involved in traditional art forms such as portraiture, sketching, painting, and handwriting, resin (树脂) art was relatively unexplored “I didn’t have any specific role model or inspiration for this form of art. I learned it through YouTube and from foreign artists on Instagram. I was hoping I could contribute to making up for its relative absence,” Insha called.
“Then I just fell for it. The art is created when a runny chemical called epoxy resin is combined with various colour pigments (颜料) and other materials, which produces a combination of unique patterns,” Insha said. She also mentioned that resin art is a unique painting style where one does not need typical brushes, water colour, or oil paints. “When mixed with a hardener, the resin mixture gradually hardens to a solid plastic because a chemical reaction takes place between the materials,” Insha said, adding that the art form is a perfect way for her to make use of recycled waste to express herself.
Insha’s resin artworks have earned praise from art enthusiasts and customers alike, leading her to sell her creations online through various social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, where she operates her account under the username “Insha artworks”. The response has been amazing, enabling her to transform her passion into a sustainable (可持续的) profession.
Insha also set up several workshops in her homeland to share her skills, encouraging others to explore resin art’s potential and providing them with a means of livelihood. One of her most cheerful moments is when she sees her students making progress, which strengthens her devotion to teaching. Insha’s message to ambitious artists is to never give up anything that they are passionate about, even if they are going through ups and downs.
【小题1】Why did Insha decide to work in the field of resin art?| A．To realize her dream since childhood. |
| B．To create a platform for online artists. |
| C．To advertise traditional local art forms. |
| D．To fill the gap in her homeland’s art scene. |
| A．Insha’s passionate interest in chemistry. |
| B．Insha’s preparation of tools for resin art. |
| C．Insha’s explanation of resin art principles. |
| D．Insha’s view on environmental protection. |
| A．It motivated her to build a career. |
| B．It showed her the importance of talent. |
| C．It deepened her understanding of social media. |
| D．It made her a recognized figure in the local art field. |
| A．Supporting herself independently. | B．Gaining popularity on social media. |
| C．Instructing others in the art form. | D．Having the ability to design products. |
