Lisa Roet. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Meanwhile, using her art to explore the relationship between humans and other primates, Roet hopes to remind people of their duty to protect the environment.

Separately, she is also fascinated by scientific discoveries about apes.

Her latest project involves getting palm lines from primates and translating these fortune lines into an art project.

She is also working with Chinese artist Shen Shaomin to explore the identity of primates in human society.

"While watching our relatives, I often reflect on humans," she says.

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