of word/ of skin- part 01, 1997-1999

To comprehend the intricate web of social memory embedded within our current societal framework, and its profound influence on personal memory today, I embark on a journey through my family's history. Reflecting on the myriad imprints etched into the physical walls of my home, I delve into the basement, a repository of both private and public conflicts, many of which remain unresolved.

Transposing these individual stories onto a larger canvas, I transform the basement's texture into the pages of an open book on the wall of a gallery. These pages, inscribed by my own hand, extend beyond personal narratives to encompass a broader historical context, encompassing time, events, and places.

In juxtaposition to these narratives, I introduce a colossal white cloud formed from dozens of English top hats, interlinked like the intricate workings of a vessel. Symbolizing wealth and dignity, these top hats serve as a potent reminder of historical social structures, their presence looming overhead like a natural element of the sky. Yet, beneath their facade of grandeur lies a legacy of colonialism, echoing through the annals of time and continuing to reverberate within today's societal landscape.