Artist Stament
Artist Statement “The disappearance of a loved one affects deeply and painfully in life for those who suffer from it. A missing person is an open-ended question. They are neither dead nor alive; it’s a spirit who won't let you sleep, who won't let you heal nor start over. The mere fact of getting back to normal life could be considered as an insult or a withdraw. However, sometimes it's better to assume a loved one's death to avoid quitting your own life; hope can be a drug, and like a drug. It can kill."
(mother of a missing person)
My work gives lost voices an identity. By embellishing the clothes of missing individuals, I aim to give them and their families a voice. My art is centered on themes of closure and reflection, as well as the multifaceted nature of grief. There are many unanswered questions about why these people go missing. The clothes symbolize a fragmented portrait, an extension of their identity and humanity, representing those who are lost and yearning to be found. Through the use of monotype clothing and installations, I explore the intertwined themes of hope, grief, and identity.