Peeling Rock Series

Material: Enamel, Copper, Sterling Silver, Steel

Year: 2020

Size: Varied

 Peeling Rocks

I am mesmerized by the textures of the rock surface. The surface of rock, which is very hard and rough, with textures and warm, earthy colors that reminds me human skin, but can also scratch people's skin. The human skin acts as a protector against more delicate internal structures such as internal organs. Therefore, as a self-protection to the traumatic memories that I couldn't let go, I chose to make a hard shell in the form of a rock as a piece of rock’s “skin”. For me, however, compared to the coldness and sharpness of metal, a rock is something with a "warm" temperature; Rocks can be melted to make glass, which is the main ingredient of enamel. Conversely, I melt enamel to make rocks. Physically, rocks absorb heat slowly and dissipate slowly. This is very much like my character - I cannot quickly or easily dissipate bad memories.