Present from Another Country to this White Box
2022
cardboard, paint matching with gallery wall, expanding foam, wood, insulation foam, roller, brush
installation variable
The installation explores my artistic journey and the influence of my cultural background. Cardboard, the chosen material, emphasizes accessibility and transformation in art-making. The white painted walls symbolize the artist adapting to the art world, while the lion's head represents cultural exchange and the artist's heritage.
A video featuring the painting of the lion highlights the struggle between fitting in and staying true to one's identity. The title "Present from Another Country to this White Box" emphasizes the work as a gift from another culture and a bridge between the artist's background and the art world.