2023
Mixed Material Sculpture
39 inches*20 inches*63 inches
“How Do I Look?” I am so pretty that nebulas seem to grow all over my body. But have you noticed that this beauty actually consists of my bruises?
The ultimate exploration of my sculpture is self-identity. Through the process of creating this sculpture, I sought my own self-identity. And realized in this invisible patriarchal society, the beautified harm weaponized towards women by societal expectations. This sculpture also mirrors the experiences of countless other women in societal reality. It is retelling the collective tale of all women.
To convey this experience, by incorporating shards of mirrors meticulously carving the sculpture surfaces, I invite the sculpture to become a mirror not only to myself but to the audience as well. So it could prompt us to question: "How do I look? Are the looks my authentic self-expression or merely projections of social constructs? Can we comprehend the look’s evolution and implications? Are these looks even real? ”