Zi Xin (Sylvia)
@sylviaaaxz
“Stroll to where the water ends to seize the moment of rising cloud” is drawn from the ancient Chinese poem “Retreat at the Mt. Zhongnan” by Wang Wei. The poem captures the image of an old retiree wandering through fields at the foot of a mountain, embracing the beauty of nature and the passage of time.
As a Chinese national living in Australia, my diasporic experience continually prompts me to explore the commonalities and differences of people. Time, a universal thread in our lives, is perceived and expressed in various forms. As time flows, my identity reshapes itself in different contexts, much like clouds that reflect and respond to changing weather.
"Where the Water Ends" serves as a metaphor for the collectivist education I received in my childhood, where conformity was the norm. At first glance, the clouds create a repetitive pattern, yet a closer examination reveals that each cloud possesses its own unique palette and shape. The creative process is a journey of becoming; each cloud is formed from distinct rounded parts thrown on the wheel, spontaneously assembled. This reflects my exploration of the true self within the individualistic environment that now surrounds me.
View the work: Building 24 Ground Floor, First Floor Gallery
