Yixin's recent project titled Beholder is an immersive exploration into the impact of shortsightedness, on our comprehension of the world and our memories.

Rooted in the deep-seated fear of criticism and discrimination associated with myopia, Yixin's childhood world remained blurred, leaving a lasting visual ambiguity in her memories. As Yixin grew, self-reflection became a powerful tool for understanding the impact of blurred contours on perception and memory. This introspection laid the foundation for an exploration of how myopia shaped the lens through which the world was perceived.

The work introduces the multi-dimensionality of nearsightedness. Highlighting two distinct parts, the first uses a photo blur, to represent the experience of living with myopia, and another applies a photo collage for the multilayered sensations of vision correction. Moreover, the possibility of including visual illusion images—a unique idea that allowed the artist to create abstract works embracing all the ideas and analogies related to clarity, blur, visibility, and invisibility— to become added layers of depth and complexity within the story.

The work conveys the unspoken experience of the past. It attempts to reveal the potential embedded in every imperfect experience, inviting viewers to engage with the complex layers of perception, memory, and identity that myopia introduces to the human experience. By challenging conventional notions of normal and impaired vision, the work advocates for understanding and respect toward diverse visions.