BEHIND

Materials:Clothes, mirrors, curtains, light bulbs

Year: 2023

"Behind" is an installation art piece that delves into the complex relationship between family memories and individual identity. Utilizing mirrors and clothing as symbolic elements, the artwork creates an immersive environment that allows viewers to directly experience how family memories shape individual and familial identities. Mirrors in the artwork are not just tools for reflecting reality but also symbols of the interface between time and memory. Their reflections enable viewers to literally meet their history, illustrating how memories persist through changing realities and bridging the past with the present, reintegrating images of family members into the viewer's current reality. Additionally, the carefully selected garments represent the personality and roles of family members. These clothes are containers of memory, each embedded with specific emotions and events such as weddings, funerals, birthdays, or other significant family celebrations. Their arrangement mimics a traditional family portrait, further enhancing the artwork's emotional resonance and visual impact.