This project explores the subtle relationship between “objects” in everyday life, creative material installations, and our body. By adopting a ritualistic approach to constructing tangible portraits and still lifes, it reveals a complex duality of existence: the “shell” that possesses both oppressive and protective qualities and its dual impact on the body.
The body is not merely a vessel for consciousness; it embodies a dynamic process, serving as a medium that interacts with and responds to its environment, thereby creating a private space—a “shell.” This “shell” represents not only a physical enclosure but also an extension of emotions and identity. Within this intimate space, individuals find themselves simultaneously safeguard and confronted with potential oppression. This duality echoes Michel Foucault’s theory of power, which emphasizes the tension between control and protection within societal structures.
In this project, the fusion of common objects with the body reflects the reconstruction and deconstruction of this intimate space. The skins of fruits and vegetables symbolize nature’s protective qualities while hinting at the fragility and transience of life. The mesh installations dance between protection and restriction, outlining a delicate boundary that illustrates the constraints faced when pursuing a sense of security.
Ultimately, this project aims to guide viewers in reexamining their own intimate spaces, compelling them to confront the self-memories embedded within the objects and bodies depicted. Whether manifested as surface warmth and protection or as deeper, intangible oppression, the “shell” of life represents our shared destiny.
