Unseen Channel

Unveiling Societal Constructs through Performance, Video, and Installation prompts viewers to contemplate the broader implications of societal expectations on individual identity and personal agency. It urges us to question the roles we play, the choices we make, and the burdens we bear in order to meet the standards set by others. This collection invites viewers to navigate the unseen channels that shape their lives, redefining narratives their own authentic identities.

" Infinite Circles "

"Infinite Circles" explores the profound symbolism of hair as an embodiment of external control and societal expectations. Through my performance, using numerous colored rubber bands meticulously tied round and round in my hair, I delve into the complex narrative of childhood experiences and the impact of rigid hair codes enforced upon girls. My work sheds light on the stifling of individuality and the perpetuated the notion that conformity equates to beauty.

"Growing Layers" is an intimate exploration of cultural symbolism, family expectations, and the intricate interplay between food, gender, and identity. Inspired by the special food of my hometown(Ningbo) — Chinese traditional rice cake，my practice delves into the complexities of family dynamics, societal pressures, and the negotiation of personal identity within traditional frameworks.

Niangao is 年糕 in Chinese. The character 年 means ‘year’, and the character 糕 means ‘cake’, which share the same pronunciation as gao, meaning ‘tall’ or ‘high’.

So, the pronunciation of niangao sounds like 'year high', which symbolizes a higher income, a higher position, the growth of children, and generally the promise of a better year in Chinese minds.

2023

Perfromance, Video, Installation

Video(Rice cake, Plate), 06"01"00, 1920X1080px, Color

CRT TV, Dining Table, Plate, Lace Table Placemat

37 is my feet’s size which is what my mother thinks is the perfect female's feet size.

Through this performance, I invite viewers to contemplate the broader implications of societal expectations on individual identity and personal agency. 

It prompts us to question the roles we play, the choices we make, and the weight we bear to meet the standards set by others.

2023      

Performance, Video,Installation

Video(37 pairs of socks), 12"26"00, 800X600px, Color

CRT TV, Wooden Stool, Yellow Curtains, Pink Leather Shoes,

Dried Flowers, Vase, Lace Doilies