In some sense, the beauty of woman is not defined by women themselves, but the society, or by men, Women have to abide by dual standards on morality. But Wang's recent creations have implied the change of this conception. "Nail Series" are self-review and self-recognition of women's ways of life.

The designs of "Nail Series", beautiful or not, are direct presentation of realistic objects. "Nail Series" mean tradition and fashion alike, existing on its own value. When Wang amplified "Nail Series" from small creations to large installations in the public space, they were empowered with challenging strength; they are hardly appreciated in a traditional aesthetic way.

We cannot judge how deep Wang is influenced by feminism. "Nail Series" have been endowed with cultural implications, which can be considered a symbol of independence of female personality. When this symbol is integrated with other cultural symbols, it implies that female culture is equally legitimate.

Superficially, Wang said a farewell to her own tradition and shifted from sculpture to installation. But it is not an installation in its full meaning, but a transformation of sculpture in the way of installation.

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