Intrusion

2023

Installation

Moxa, printing oil, acrylic, wood glue, PVC foam board, document paper

Intrusion deconstructs symbols of authority, presenting the power from above in the form of circles. This creates an overwhelming, commanding presence as the intrusive circles interweave within the exhibition space. The concept of circles originates from the ubiquitous red seals in Chinese life, representing a top-down scrutiny and evaluation that is unquestionable and unchangeable. In a society where collectivism prevails, individual needs and private concepts are constantly squeezed, invaded, and confused in the face of authority, creating a sense of oppression and confusion that contributes to the contemporary Chinese people's mental stress.

In this artwork, as the dissected circles grow inward from the floor and ceiling, concepts from authority continuously insert and permeate the exhibition space. This sense of confinement and oppression vividly depicts the fragmented private lives of contemporary Chinese people under the framework of power. The process of contemplating and creating this piece is both a reflection on the mental state of the Chinese public and a reconsideration of the relationship between authority and the individual.