SUCCULENT CIGARETTE
Installation
Cigarette ash, butts, plant pot
Dimensions variable
2024
In this artwork, I used ash as soil and arranged multiple cigarette butts to form the petals of a succulent plant. These cigarette butts, collected from my daily life, were reassembled to create a unique "succulent." It symbolizes rebirth amidst despair, like a ray of sunshine captured in the cracks of my life. The glimpse of vitality seen in the depths of a low point reflects the hope for the future during a mental health crisis. Through this piece, I aim to convey the resilience and strength found in seeking hope within despair.