Soft shellAbout this Piece From the collection Fish Soft shell by Chi Ying In a soft blue sea, two round bodied fish with patchy, shell like patterns and childlike faces slowly drift toward one another. Their cheeks are gently flushed, eyes closed, as if savoring a moment of quiet recognition. The white floating dots around them resemble falling snow or drifting petals, adding a sense of hush and stillness. Despite their bold markings, their movement feels

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