Expanded view

Si Mu De Ren/思慕的人 balance between tradition and loss, and how rituals can be both a source of comfort and a reminder of what we’ve lost. Inspired by a scene from Fallen Angels, where the protagonist watches a video of his late father, I wanted to explore how memory and grief shape the spaces we live in.

In the painting, the weekly mahjong game, having rice dumpling and just lying down using mobile devices acts as a grounding ritual—something small and quiet, yet full of meaning. It represents the way cultural traditions help preserve a sense of connection, even as time passes and things change.

I tried to reflects that tension in my painting—the peaceful routine of tradition alongside the quiet ache of absence. It’s about the things we hold onto to help us feel connected, whether it’s a space, a memory, or a ritual—and how, in moments of change, those things can both anchor us and highlight the emotional gaps we’re still trying to fill.

In the end, it’s about finding resilience in the face of loss. How do we cope with the people and moments we can’t get back? Through rituals, shared memories, and the little things that remind us of the past.