Woven Histories ：Modern Resonance

Materials : xuan paper, ink, wool, salt, tea, coffee

Year: 2023

My artwork is a tapestry that blends traditional echoes with the pulse of modernity. By combining materials of rich cultural and historical significance, such as salt, tea, coffee, and wool, with Chinese ink, I have created a textured depiction of the Thames River on a London map. Each material narrates a facet of London's diverse history: salt recalls its maritime heritage; tea and coffee signify its role in global trade; and wool represents its industrial past.

I transformed video footage of the Thames into an abstract visual using advanced software and projected it onto the map. This addition introduces a dynamic layer, symbolizing London's evolving spirit and the river's historical significance. The fusion of traditional ink painting with digital technology weaves a harmonious narrative that intertwines history with modernity. It invites viewers on a journey through the Thames, delving into London's layered evolution. This piece is a tribute to the timeless interplay between history and modernity, where each element narrates a story, resonating from the past into the future.