向阳而生

2026. 05

Metal

152cm x 122cm x 20cm

This work did not begin with a fixed narrative. At first, I simply wanted to explore how steel — a material that feels heavy and rigid — could create a sense of movement, as if something were floating or dancing in the air. I wanted the form to feel both sharp and alive.

As the piece developed, I realized that my visual language is often influenced by the way plants grow. The sculpture gradually became something between a plant and a living organism — stretching upward, leaning, pulling itself toward a certain direction.

That feeling of “growing toward a source of strength” also made me think about my mother. She has always been a very strong person, and as her child, I feel connected to this plant-like form, growing through her influence and guidance. It is not about control, but about being supported, lifted, and drawn upward by a powerful presence.

Many plants naturally grow toward sunlight, and for me, this work carries a similar sense of movement. It speaks about growth, dependence, resilience, and the quiet persistence of continuing to reach upward even in moments of fragility.