Overexposed
Peace Lily Playground: Overexposed (2019)
50cm x 90cm | Acrylic, hand-dyed cotton threads on raw canvas.
'Overexposed,' from the 'Peace Lily Playground' series, encapsulates a transformative hospital playground encounter. The greened Peace Lily mirrors my dulled sensations from overexposure, a struggle to preserve initial amazement. A futile attempt to blend joy and unhappiness unfolds as my sister becomes scared. A protective instinct emerges, symbolized by the sprouting Peace Lily. This intricate piece explores mixed emotions and family ties, with three red strings representing familial bonds. Three figures—a sibling, my little sister, and a ghost-like flower—highlight familial connection, the ghost flower symbolizing a miscarried sister beneath a rib-like leaf.