Dissociation
Installation
Mirror, nano tape,cotton
60×48×6cm
2024
"Dissociation" is an artwork that explores the fragmented identity and the search for external validation experienced by individuals living between Eastern and Western cultures. The shattered mirror represents the fractured self-perception of the artist, who struggles to reconcile their true inner thoughts with the expectations and judgments of the outside world. Each broken piece reflects a distorted image, symbolizing the confusion and disorientation that comes from over-relying on external approval. This piece is a poignant commentary on the internal conflict and the blurring of one’s authentic self in the quest for acceptance.