The Others 

Growing up in a time and place where resources had been scarce taught me the value of saving and repurposing. In my art practice, I attempt to do the same. 

I find inspiration in the discarded materials from laser cutting. I am intrigued by the lines and shapes of these wastes, especially the plywood scraps. Although they are left behind as unusable, unwanted “others,” they serve as evidence of human activities. They carry the traces of the memories, the stories of unknown persons, no matter how insignificant in history. 

I collage these pieces by cutting out pieces from my own drawings to create a panel, and then use the embossment technique to give new life to these waste materials. The resulting prints are the outcomes guided by chance and spontaneity. The contrast between the light brown shapes and the colourless raised paper adds an intriguing dimension to the work. They constantly interact and compete with each other to capture viewers’ attention and interpretation.