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Crossing the Sea 跨越海洋
2015
Oil on canvas
45cm x 30.5cm

The coconut floats in the sea and finds land. Upon where it lands, it takes up roots. My ancestors floated on boats and found land. Upon where they landed they took up roots. But until now I still feel like I am in a floating state. The land welcomes me yet the country does not welcome me fully. The coconut trees’ fronds make up the words in Chinese : Love. Without you, where would I be?

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