Exploring the ways to showcase family through the use of sewing. Using the gathered stories and interpret it through sewing an abstract image. Each story will be put together to form a big picture which are different. When the audience goes closer or touch the embroidery, the voices of the different people will be heard through a headphone.

Inspired by the abstract sewing by artist, Izziyana Suhaimi where she uses embroidery in her artworks. I felt that in every family there will be some relation towards sewing. In asian tradition, we use threads and embroidery in our clothes or making patterns which signifies different meaning. The incorporation of patterns into the interpretation of what family means to each individual.

Another exploration is the use of large scale objects. Mimicking a living room concept where each furniture or area tells a story about myself. I was inspired by the whimsical interpretation by artist Lee JeeYoung on each room installation. Combining the aspects of whimsical and what a living room is, I was to showcase a different kind of environment where what I imagine a home to be and how I relate with people.

When the audience explore the living room, they can sit or stand and listen to the stories I have where they may relate to me. After which they will receive a puzzle piece which will drop down. They can choose to draw or write, etc to share they stories or bring the piece home to keep it as a memento. 

http://www.opiomgallery.com/en/artistes/oeuvresphotographe/17/jeeyoung-lee