Isolated Island (from the series Weaving the world), 2023 by An Liu

Dreams merge with reality, and memories resonate with the present moment, as An Liu employs a dreamy, soft and warm visual language, revealing a large heart at the core of a seemingly sombre theme. Furthermore, many metaphors within the imagery hint at deeper questions surrounding individual narratives, history, memory and existence, shedding light on the broader discourse surrounding issues faced by the elderly