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April 22, 2026

RAGGED AFFECTION

Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai
March 20 — April 18, 2026

RAGGED AFFECTION, Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai, 2026

In this presentation, Toni continues her exploration of everyday objects, laborious traces, and marginal perspectives, presenting textile, sculptural, and installation works made from diverse soft materials and handcraft techniques. She employs plastic strings, cut towels, flour clay, and ceramics, incorporating embroidery, tufting, and wood carving—weaving new connections between microscopic vision, bodily perception, and spatial narrative.

Her pieces resemble both makeshift shelters and folded private maps. Through repetitive handwork, placements of objects learnt from street-smart observations, she questions the boundaries between “use” and “trace”, exploring the hidden links between everyday objects and emotion, memory, repair. The works engage with the exhibition space, creating narratives that accommodate marginal gazes—an ant, a child, a used dishcloth—where ragged things grow into a tender kind of love.

RAGGED AFFECTION, Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai, 2026
A room has its stars, we call it dust, Dried straw, broom grass, PP string, wire, embroidery thread, cotton fabric, 100 x 60 x 175(h) cm 39.4 × 23.6 × 68.9(h) in
A room has its stars, we call it dust, Dried straw, broom grass, PP string, wire, embroidery thread, cotton fabric, 100 x 60 x 175(h) cm 39.4 × 23.6 × 68.9(h) in
A room has its stars, we call it dust, Dried straw, broom grass, PP string, wire, embroidery thread, cotton fabric, 100 x 60 x 175(h) cm 39.4 × 23.6 × 68.9(h) in
A room has its stars, we call it dust, Dried straw, broom grass, PP string, wire, embroidery thread, cotton fabric, 100 x 60 x 175(h) cm 39.4 × 23.6 × 68.9(h) in
A room has its stars, we call it dust, Dried straw, broom grass, PP string, wire, embroidery thread, cotton fabric, 100 x 60 x 175(h) cm 39.4 × 23.6 × 68.9(h) in
A room has its stars, we call it dust, Dried straw, broom grass, PP string, wire, embroidery thread, cotton fabric, 100 x 60 x 175(h) cm 39.4 × 23.6 × 68.9(h) in
A room has its stars, we call it dust, Dried straw, broom grass, PP string, wire, embroidery thread, cotton fabric, 100 x 60 x 175(h) cm 39.4 × 23.6 × 68.9(h) in
A room has its stars, we call it dust, Dried straw, broom grass, PP string, wire, embroidery thread, cotton fabric, 100 x 60 x 175(h) cm 39.4 × 23.6 × 68.9(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Makeshift Language, 2018-2026, Foam, spray paint, PEVA aluminum film, mixed media on paper, wood boards, woven cloth, organza, positioning pins, PP string, free-motion embroidery, PVC film, synthetic leather, elastic hair tie, motorcycle mirrors, glazed ceramics Approx 180 x 65 x 118(h) cm Approx. 70.9 × 25.6 × 46.5(h) in
Relationships 2026, Second hand clothes hangers Installation size variable
Relationships 2026, Second hand clothes hangers Installation size variable
Relationships 2026, Second hand clothes hangers Installation size variable
Relationships 2026, Second hand clothes hangers Installation size variable
RAGGED AFFECTION, Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai, 2026
Mundane Manuscripts (series) 2024-2025, Glazed ceramics, plywood, Five Sets: 66 x 30 x 96(h) cm; 108 x 37 x 84(h) cm; 100 x 33 x 69(h) cm; 94 x 34 x 81(h) cm; 123 x 57 x 64(h) cm Five Sets: 26 × 11.8 × 37.8(h) in; 42.5 × 14.6 × 33(h) in; 39.4 × 13 × 27.2(h)in; 37 × 13.4 × 31.9(h) in; 48.4 × 22.4 × 25.2(h) in
Mundane Manuscripts (series) 2024-2025, Glazed ceramics, plywood, Five Sets: 66 x 30 x 96(h) cm; 108 x 37 x 84(h) cm; 100 x 33 x 69(h) cm; 94 x 34 x 81(h) cm; 123 x 57 x 64(h) cm Five Sets: 26 × 11.8 × 37.8(h) in; 42.5 × 14.6 × 33(h) in; 39.4 × 13 × 27.2(h)in; 37 × 13.4 × 31.9(h) in; 48.4 × 22.4 × 25.2(h) in
Mundane Manuscripts (series) 2024-2025, Glazed ceramics, plywood, Five Sets: 66 x 30 x 96(h) cm; 108 x 37 x 84(h) cm; 100 x 33 x 69(h) cm; 94 x 34 x 81(h) cm; 123 x 57 x 64(h) cm Five Sets: 26 × 11.8 × 37.8(h) in; 42.5 × 14.6 × 33(h) in; 39.4 × 13 × 27.2(h)in; 37 × 13.4 × 31.9(h) in; 48.4 × 22.4 × 25.2(h) in
Mundane Manuscripts (series) 2024-2025, Glazed ceramics, plywood, Five Sets: 66 x 30 x 96(h) cm; 108 x 37 x 84(h) cm; 100 x 33 x 69(h) cm; 94 x 34 x 81(h) cm; 123 x 57 x 64(h) cm Five Sets: 26 × 11.8 × 37.8(h) in; 42.5 × 14.6 × 33(h) in; 39.4 × 13 × 27.2(h)in; 37 × 13.4 × 31.9(h) in; 48.4 × 22.4 × 25.2(h) in
Secret Collector 2025, Hand-stitched PP string on carpet, collected dust and stains, 300 x 300 x 2 cm 118in x 118in x 0.8in
RAGGED AFFECTION, Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai, 2026
RAGGED AFFECTION, Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai, 2026
Reclining Wisdom 2026, Tufted PP string, fabric, spray-painted metal frame, 285 x 46 x 175(h) cm 112.2 × 18.1 × 68.9 in
Reclining Wisdom 2026, Tufted PP string, fabric, spray-painted metal frame, 285 x 46 x 175(h) cm 112.2 × 18.1 × 68.9 in
Reclining Wisdom 2026, Tufted PP string, fabric, spray-painted metal frame, 285 x 46 x 175(h) cm 112.2 × 18.1 × 68.9 in
Liquid Cut 2024-2025, Camphor wood, resin, flour clay, steel scourer, rose thorns, 35 x 7 x 50(h) cm 13.8 × 2.8 × 19.7(h) in
Liquid Cut 2024-2025, Camphor wood, resin, flour clay, steel scourer, rose thorns, 35 x 7 x 50(h) cm 13.8 × 2.8 × 19.7(h) in
Liquid Cut 2024-2025, Camphor wood, resin, flour clay, steel scourer, rose thorns, 35 x 7 x 50(h) cm 13.8 × 2.8 × 19.7(h) in
Liquid Cut 2024-2025, Camphor wood, resin, flour clay, steel scourer, rose thorns, 35 x 7 x 50(h) cm 13.8 × 2.8 × 19.7(h) in
Basin (words unspoken) 2026, Flour clay, recycled factory towels, resin, miniature bricks, glazed ceramics, free-motion embroidery, pencil on silk organza, found spider remnants,
Basin (words unspoken) 2026, Flour clay, recycled factory towels, resin, miniature bricks, glazed ceramics, free-motion embroidery, pencil on silk organza, found spider remnants, 47 x 47 x 18(h) cm 18.5 × 18.5 × 7.1(h) in
Basin (words unspoken) 2026, Flour clay, recycled factory towels, resin, miniature bricks, glazed ceramics, free-motion embroidery, pencil on silk organza, found spider remnants, 47 x 47 x 18(h) cm 18.5 × 18.5 × 7.1(h) in
Basin (words unspoken) 2026, Flour clay, recycled factory towels, resin, miniature bricks, glazed ceramics, free-motion embroidery, pencil on silk organza, found spider remnants, 47 x 47 x 18(h) cm 18.5 × 18.5 × 7.1(h) in
RAGGED AFFECTION, Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai, 2026
Bedroom Drawings (Xi'an Series) 2018/2026, Colored pencil and pencil on paper, stainless steel faucets, rags, hair tie, PP woven bag, magnets, 104 x 13 x 192(h) cm 40.9 × 5.1 × 75.6(h) in
Bedroom Drawings (Xi'an Series) 2018/2026, Colored pencil and pencil on paper, stainless steel faucets, rags, hair tie, PP woven bag, magnets, 104 x 13 x 192(h) cm 40.9 × 5.1 × 75.6(h) in
Bedroom Drawings (Xi'an Series) 2018/2026, Colored pencil and pencil on paper, stainless steel faucets, rags, hair tie, PP woven bag, magnets, 104 x 13 x 192(h) cm 40.9 × 5.1 × 75.6(h) in
Bedroom Drawings (Xi'an Series) 2018/2026, Colored pencil and pencil on paper, stainless steel faucets, rags, hair tie, PP woven bag, magnets, 104 x 13 x 192(h) cm 40.9 × 5.1 × 75.6(h) in
Bedroom Drawings (Xi'an Series) 2018/2026, Colored pencil and pencil on paper, stainless steel faucets, rags, hair tie, PP woven bag, magnets, 104 x 13 x 192(h) cm 40.9 × 5.1 × 75.6(h) in
Bedroom Drawings (Xi'an Series) 2018/2026, Colored pencil and pencil on paper, stainless steel faucets, rags, hair tie, PP woven bag, magnets, 104 x 13 x 192(h) cm 40.9 × 5.1 × 75.6(h) in
Bedroom Drawings (Xi'an Series) 2018/2026, Colored pencil and pencil on paper, stainless steel faucets, rags, hair tie, PP woven bag, magnets, 104 x 13 x 192(h) cm 40.9 × 5.1 × 75.6(h) in
RAGGED AFFECTION, Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai, 2026
Drifting in Place 2024-2025 Camphor wood, free-motion embroidery, faux fur, synthetic leather 55 x 5 x 76(h) cm 21.7 × 2 × 30(h) in
Drifting in Place 2024-2025 Camphor wood, free-motion embroidery, faux fur, synthetic leather 55 x 5 x 76(h) cm 21.7 × 2 × 30(h) in
Drifting in Place 2024-2025 Camphor wood, free-motion embroidery, faux fur, synthetic leather 55 x 5 x 76(h) cm 21.7 × 2 × 30(h) in
Drifting in Place 2024-2025 Camphor wood, free-motion embroidery, faux fur, synthetic leather 55 x 5 x 76(h) cm 21.7 × 2 × 30(h) in
RAGGED AFFECTION, Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai, 2026
Untitled (yearn to pass) 2026 Carbon steel with stoving varnish, PP nanomesh, embroidery thread, receycled factory rags, glazed ceramics 70 x 60 x 200(h) cm 27.6 × 23.6 × 78.7(h) in
Untitled (yearn to pass) 2026 Carbon steel with stoving varnish, PP nanomesh, embroidery thread, receycled factory rags, glazed ceramics 70 x 60 x 200(h) cm 27.6 × 23.6 × 78.7(h) in
Untitled (yearn to pass) 2026 Carbon steel with stoving varnish, PP nanomesh, embroidery thread, receycled factory rags, glazed ceramics 70 x 60 x 200(h) cm 27.6 × 23.6 × 78.7(h) in
Untitled (yearn to pass) 2026 Carbon steel with stoving varnish, PP nanomesh, embroidery thread, receycled factory rags, glazed ceramics 70 x 60 x 200(h) cm 27.6 × 23.6 × 78.7(h) in
Untitled (a splash to bloom) 2026 Stainless steel faucet, dishcloth, free-motion embroidery, thread, aluminum wire 11 x 16 x 34(h) cm 4.3 × 6.3 × 13.4(h) in and Basin (ants know what ain't known) 2026 Flour clay, free-motion embroidery, thread 47 x 47 x 12(h) cm 18.5 × 18.5 × 4.7(h) in
Untitled (a splash to bloom) 2026 Stainless steel faucet, dishcloth, free-motion embroidery, thread, aluminum wire 11 x 16 x 34(h) cm 4.3 × 6.3 × 13.4(h) in
Untitled (a splash to bloom) 2026 Stainless steel faucet, dishcloth, free-motion embroidery, thread, aluminum wire 11 x 16 x 34(h) cm 4.3 × 6.3 × 13.4(h) in
Untitled (a splash to bloom) 2026 Stainless steel faucet, dishcloth, free-motion embroidery, thread, aluminum wire 11 x 16 x 34(h) cm 4.3 × 6.3 × 13.4(h) in
Basin (ants know what ain't known) 2026 Flour clay, free-motion embroidery, thread 47 x 47 x 12(h) cm 18.5 × 18.5 × 4.7(h) in
Basin (ants know what ain't known) 2026 Flour clay, free-motion embroidery, thread 47 x 47 x 12(h) cm 18.5 × 18.5 × 4.7(h) in
Basin (ants know what ain't known) 2026 Flour clay, free-motion embroidery, thread 47 x 47 x 12(h) cm 18.5 × 18.5 × 4.7(h) in
What holds for dreams 2023-2026 Free-motion embroidery, cotton mesh, non-woven fabrics, polyester filling, thread, collected studio dust and stains, ceramics Pillow: 36 x 12 x 46(h) cm 14.2 × 4.7 × 18.1(h) in Leaf pile: Size variable
What holds for dreams 2023-2026 Free-motion embroidery, cotton mesh, non-woven fabrics, polyester filling, thread, collected studio dust and stains, ceramics Pillow: 36 x 12 x 46(h) cm 14.2 × 4.7 × 18.1(h) in Leaf pile: Size variable
What holds for dreams 2023-2026 Free-motion embroidery, cotton mesh, non-woven fabrics, polyester filling, thread, collected studio dust and stains, ceramics Pillow: 36 x 12 x 46(h) cm 14.2 × 4.7 × 18.1(h) in Leaf pile: Size variable
What holds for dreams 2023-2026 Free-motion embroidery, cotton mesh, non-woven fabrics, polyester filling, thread, collected studio dust and stains, ceramics Pillow: 36 x 12 x 46(h) cm 14.2 × 4.7 × 18.1(h) in Leaf pile: Size variable
RAGGED AFFECTION, Toni Tongyu Zhao @33ml offspace, Shanghai, 2026
It ant right 2025 Cherry wood, free-motion embroidery, cotton mesh, non-woven fabric 20 x 4 x 30(h) cm 7.9 × 1.6 × 11.8(h) in
It ant right 2025 Cherry wood, free-motion embroidery, cotton mesh, non-woven fabric 20 x 4 x 30(h) cm 7.9 × 1.6 × 11.8(h) in
Ants know the way 2026 Aluminum wire, bicycle seat, white oak growth ring veneer, positioning pins 46 x 46 x 32(h) cm 18.1 × 18.1 × 12.6(h) in
Ants know the way 2026 Aluminum wire, bicycle seat, white oak growth ring veneer, positioning pins 46 x 46 x 32(h) cm 18.1 × 18.1 × 12.6(h) in
Ants know the way 2026 Aluminum wire, bicycle seat, white oak growth ring veneer, positioning pins 46 x 46 x 32(h) cm 18.1 × 18.1 × 12.6(h) in
When it feels 2025 Rosewood, free-motion embroidery, cotton mesh, non-woven fabric, thread 7 x 4 x 54(h) cm 2.8 × 1.6 × 21.3(h) in
When it feels 2025 Rosewood, free-motion embroidery, cotton mesh, non-woven fabric, thread 7 x 4 x 54(h) cm 2.8 × 1.6 × 21.3(h) in
When it feels 2025 Rosewood, free-motion embroidery, cotton mesh, non-woven fabric, thread 7 x 4 x 54(h) cm 2.8 × 1.6 × 21.3(h) in
Something is broken 2026 Free-motion embroidery, silk organza, spray-painted metal wire, acrylic paint, thread, positioning pins, phone flashlight Installation size variable
Something is broken 2026 Free-motion embroidery, silk organza, spray-painted metal wire, acrylic paint, thread, positioning pins, phone flashlight Installation size variable
Ragged Affection (quilted poster) 2026 Free-motion embroidery, cotton sateen, satin, polyester filling, thread 102 x 4.5 x 138(h) cm 40.2 × 1.8 × 54.3(h) in
Ragged Affection (quilted poster) 2026 Free-motion embroidery, cotton sateen, satin, polyester filling, thread 102 x 4.5 x 138(h) cm 40.2 × 1.8 × 54.3(h) in
Ragged Affection (quilted poster) 2026 Free-motion embroidery, cotton sateen, satin, polyester filling, thread 102 x 4.5 x 138(h) cm 40.2 × 1.8 × 54.3(h) in
Walk Past, Walk Back 2026 Reclaimed bricks, second-hand banknote, wire Size variable
Walk Past, Walk Back 2026 Reclaimed bricks, second-hand banknote, wire Size variable
Walk Past, Walk Back 2026 Reclaimed bricks, second-hand banknote, wire Size variable
Walk Past, Walk Back 2026 Reclaimed bricks, second-hand banknote, wire Size variable

RAGGED AFFECTION
Toni Tongyu Zhao

33ml offspace, Shanghai
March 20 — April 18, 2026

Photography: Toni Tongyu Zhao. All images copyright and courtesy of their respective authors, photographers and, where applicable, the gallery.
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