Li Hongwei is a contemporary artist. He currently works and lives in Beijing and New York. He is recognized as one of China’s most accomplished and innovative artists. He was first known by his early series "Weight of Meditation"; his recent work combining porcelain and stainless steel has given him widespread attention and praise. His works have been collected by: The British Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Israel Museum, Harvard Art Museums and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among others.