Breezing the Spirits

2024｜ Straw, soil, branches, iron wire ｜ L 23 m, H 2.5 m

Straw, a common material in rural areas, is often seen as muddy stalks in rice fields. I work with straw and soil, weaving the stalks with wire to transform them into a three-dimensional, elastic, ribbon-like surface. The installation was placed in an open field where the absence of tall structures allowed the wind to flow freely and sunlight to enter from different angles. While part of the piece was created by human hands, the rest was completed by nature. 

The main challenge of working outdoors is to harmonize with the local landscape rather than changing the environment to suit the installation. From certain angles, the golden lines of the installation align with the red roofline of the nearby temple, while the utility poles along the country lane diminish in height as they recede into the distance.

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This project is made possible with support from Dacheng Experimental Art Elementary School in Pingtung, Taiwan, and private sponsors.