A Bright Summer Day
150x60cm, felt on canvas In my work I want to explore about matrilineal social life. These are inspired by the few existing matrilineal societies, which differ from the modern concept of life in that they favour a free and uninhibited attitude to life and put the interests of the tribe as their first priority. Such an ideology makes their society relatively equal and fair. Combined with my own experiences and memories, I began to build that imaginary world in my mind. In my work I wanted to depict the cultural collision between modern and matriarchal societies, as well as the fusion and conflict of different values. You can see many animals and elements and elements of wool felt, which is an important material for life, symbolising traditional craftsmanship and the use of natural resources as well as the unique culture of the matriarchal society. In the left half there is a wise and charismatic matriarchal leader and the animals are her people.
Spring Fever
45x20cm, felt on ceramic This piece is a continuation of the ceramic works from Unit 6. The protruding blocks can be understood as different female breasts, with the black spikes representing nipples. Similar to modern society, the foundation of civilization lies in reproduction and inheritance. In Chinese mythology and the myths of other countries, there are many stories about virgin births or births without a husband. The most obvious example is the story of the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament of the Bible.During the matriarchal society, the worship of fertility evolved into the worship of the mother goddess. In this period, the structure of women's bodies not only determined their roles within the family but also endowed them with significant status in the tribe. These black spikes represent the dual significance of women's physical and social status during that time.Therefore, I hope this piece not only delicately portrays the female body visually but also explores women's roles and statuses in different historical periods on cultural and social levels. These black spikes symbolize the importance of women in reproduction and inheritance and also suggest the reverence and admiration they received throughout history.
Eywa
55x30cm, ceramic Unlike the other two ceramics, this work does not focus on elements of matrilineal society, but rather on the natural environment of the Neolithic period.History has shown that much of ecological destruction has taken place in western societies where patriarchy is the system. We are aware that deforestation and exploitation of nature for natural resources has been going on for centuries in western countries. The well known Sahara Desert was once upon a time a rich forest land but due to the wanton felling of trees by the Romans and others, it has turned into a vast desert. A patriarchal system where man rules, is characterized by an attitude of domination. This in turn leads to greed, ambition and destruction. The conflict between patriarchy and matriarchy is beautifully depicted in the blockbuster Avatar of James Cameron where the muscle men of western materialistic society come into confrontation. The conflict between patriarchy and matriarchy is beautifully depicted in the blockbuster Avatar of James Cameron where the muscle men of western materialistic society come into confrontation with the tribal community known as the Navi. Eywa is the Mother Earth in Avatar and she is worshipped by the Na'vi.The former group is bent on destroying Mother Nature while the latter is determined to protect her.
The Dancing Jar
35x58cm, felt on ceramic This piece emerged from an unexpected outcome during the creation process. The jar's bottom support point was too small, causing it to partially collapse. This resulted in the jar tilting, resembling a dancing jar. Because of this mishap, the jar could not be glazed, so I attempted to design its exterior using felt. I chose to use the Mosuo people's own script, where most of the characters are based on human and animal forms. This also symbolizes the harmonious coexistence between the Mosuo people and nature. I placed a speaker inside the jar to play Mosuo dance music, enhancing the viewer's immersion through both visual and auditory experiences, showcasing the Mosuo people's spirit of freedom and vitality.