More than mere artists

Many creative types, especially the up-and-coming, work in multiple careers. And sometimes their day jobs provide inspiration for their works, Deng Zhangyu discovers.

Liu Xin blends art and science not only professionally but also personally.

The New York-based engineer, who works for the MIT Media Lab's Space Exploration Initiative, flew to South China's Hainan province earlier this month in a capacity different from her day job - that is, as an artist presenting installations, videos and performances.