SI CHENG SHUAI
cornerstone
Rebuild - Cornerstone, brooch.
Plaster, silver, brass, metal mesh.
Dimensions: Brooch: 120mm x 30mm x20mm
Rebuild - Cornerstone, Object
Plaster, silver, brass, metal mesh.
Dimension: Object: 200mmx210mmx170mm
The stones that appear randomly in the wild remind me of a childhood game of collecting stones. Stone, which can be regarded as the foundation of a building. Is layered on top of each other, supported by a metal structure, to form a skyscraper. Liken the memory group of each part of us to building with 'stone', and metal connecting each piece to recreate the memory. And created with ‘plaster stone’ it was casting by plaster.
shell
Metal wire sculpture.
Wrap it in old fabric, 45cm x 35cm, 2020
Regarded it as a kind of protection, not only the physical body but also mental protection. In this piece, all used my collection of old clothes disassembled to several pieces of fabric, as well as the wire. Sew it together by hand make head protection jewellery (also see as this is a - helmet).
from the thrill of freedom to the anxiety and unsecured. Familiar materials will give me a sense of security and a sense of belonging to my family. Including the internal structure of the iron wire is a hard material, from the function and spirit, this is the support of the entire protective shell is an important fulcrum. Also when I put it on, I was isolated from unfamiliar places to places I knew, which gave me a separate meditation space and a safe zoom.
MASK
Wearable face mask, with different emotions.
Fabric, cotton, threat, metal wire,2020,
approx:15cmx20cm
Protection and isolation, especially in the current social environment. People are compassionate, and because this particular situation presents a challenge to the peace of all races. To protect their own safety, people choose to wear masks, not only to defend themselves but also to protect others, this is to maintain social order and the regular operation of life.
The connection
The Connection
2020, fabric, thread, cotton
approx 45cm x 20cm.
Handmade embroidery and textile object.
