Once Upon a Crystal

This series is inspired by my deep love for crystals. Crystals are the purest gifts of nature — each one a natural formation, radiating its own unique energy. Unlike humans, they don’t label things as good or bad. They simply exist, fulfilling their role with quiet purpose and unwavering presence.

There’s a raw, effortless beauty in crystals — in their natural shapes, their organic textures, their raw edges, and untouched colors. Through this series, I hope to offer a more neutral perspective on how we view the world — to help people move beyond judgment and simply feel the energy of things as they are.

Only when we let go of labels and truly observe with openness can we begin to experience the deeper beauty in everything.

——Yarina Yao