WORK 1: Since antiquity, rituals have existed to call upon the soul, often out of nostalgia or emotional need—and deep down, these rituals primarily serve to appease the living. In many regions, particularly in China, the clothing of the deceased is used to invite the soul to return and rest.

This project is inspired by a traditional ritual and a Chinese folktale. These industrially produced shirts are made to welcome souls. Presented in a meticulous manner, they are not piled up, but rather displayed individually within a square grid structure. This structure references the tool used in silkworm rearing, known as a cu, which is utilized for cocoon formation.

The installation is presented alongside a video. Accompanied by a monologue, the video establishes a link between the spirit of modern rationality, embodied by industrial production, and ancient myths, the soul, and the invisible.

WORK 2: This artwork is based on objects from my daily life in Geneva. By transforming them into ceramic sculptures, I strip away their utility, preserving only their symbolic function. The textiles—such as the duvet, pillows, and clothing—were created using the slip-dipping technique (barbotine), which completely metamorphoses the original fabric into ceramic. The other items, meanwhile, are entirely handcrafted.

Each object shares an intimate connection with my life and body; here, mass-produced industrial items are transformed into something singular and unique.

Each piece is accompanied by a unique acquisition contract in duplicate, which exhibition visitors can choose to adopt voluntarily and free of charge. However, each object comes with its own specific conditions. For instance, the condition for collecting the duvet and pillows is to preserve them properly, and if the collector ever travels to China, they must bring them back and return them to me. In exchange, I will provide them with accommodation. Through clauses such as these, private objects are transformed into invisible relationships, where the promise of friendship paves the way for new stories.