Pídàn (皮蛋), or century egg, is a Chinese delicacy often mistaken by Filipinos as a rotten egg. Introduced by the Hokkien diaspora, it remains both a staple and a playful dare. Raised in a strict Chinese household, I spent a decade in interior design before the 2020 pandemic led me to fully embrace art. What began as a hobby became a healing journey. Like a century egg, my path took unexpected turns, enriching my work. My fiberglass egg blends tradition, history, and growth into contemporary urban art—honoring culture while forging my own path, like Poppy, the rebellious sheep.

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About the Artist:

Steffi Lim, also known as Steffi ü, is a Filipino-Chinese artist from Manila. A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Interior Design, she ranked 6th in the 2010 board exam and practiced Interior and Furniture Design for 12 years before becoming a full-time artist. Her passion for culture, history, and social involvement fuels her work, which began as a personal art therapy journey during the pandemic. This led her to explore painting on resin and vinyl toys, creating original characters like Poppy, Loopy, and Millie—fairytale-inspired animorphic figures blending cuteness with a macabre twist. Through her brand @the.steffi, she experiments with toy design, collaborates with international artists, and advocates for mental health awareness and inclusive design.