Members Week 2026: Yin and Yang: A Continuous Cut

Traditional Chinese Papercutting Workshop at Mount Auburn Cemetery Join artist Zhonghe (Elena) Li for a hands-on introduction to traditional Chinese papercutting through the interconnected forms of Yin and Yang. Participants will learn how to create a Yin-Yang design using a continuous-cutting technique, exploring the essence of seemingly opposite forces. Inspired by Mount Auburn Cemetery as a place of remembrance and reflection, Elena will also briefly share stories and images from her recent trip to China, including motifs found in Eastern Han tombs that offer glimpses into ancient Chinese ideas about life, death, and the afterlife. Through papercutting, we will reflect on continuity, transformation, and the connections between seemingly opposite aspects of existence. No prior papercutting experience is needed. All materials will be provided. Event Capacity: 30 people