GROWTH

Materials: Furniture, walnut tree

Year: 2021

I was born and raised in an old courtyard that has been an integral part of my family's history. My grandpa recounted that the courtyard initially consisted of just one room and gradually expanded to five. Although my grandpa moved away in 2019, he still visits the courtyard frequently. While many things have been discarded or sold over the years, some furniture and vases remain. Every time my grandpa visits, he tends to the trees, wipes down the furniture, and polishes the vases. One of the walnut trees in the courtyard was planted by my great-grandfather during the Period of the Republic of China. These tangible objects hold a wealth of memories for our family and have been witnesses to our growth over generations.