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(The | (The blanket) is an active installation piece that explores the crucial concept of self-compassion and its role in fostering a sense of well-being and mental health. The piece emphasizes the significance of being present in the moment and taking time for oneself. | ||
During moments of emotional vulnerability, we often worsen the situation by placing ourselves under scrutiny and labeling our incapability, sadness, confusion, and anxiety as signs of weakness. While we are often told that we are the center of everything and in charge of our decisions and consequences, there are situations where we are truly powerless and incapable, yet too proud to accept it and simply let it be. | During moments of emotional vulnerability, we often worsen the situation by placing ourselves under scrutiny and labeling our incapability, sadness, confusion, and anxiety as signs of weakness. While we are often told that we are the center of everything and in charge of our decisions and consequences, there are situations where we are truly powerless and incapable, yet too proud to accept it and simply let it be. | ||
The ( | The (blanket), which breaths peacefully, mimicking the healthy movement of our lungs, and feels like a living skin, serves as a tool for promoting awareness of our egos and acceptance of our vulnerability. It encourages audiences to take a moment to breathe and be present in the current moment while deconstructing their perspective of control/surrender, subject/object, and activeness/passiveness. The work describes feelings of kindness, compassion, and self-forgiveness and hopes to envelop one's fragility to ensure that one receives the time one needs, which is an essential component of a healthy and fulfilled life. | ||
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