Rumination

My work revolves around the structural silence in intimate relationships, particularly the forms of "love" taken for granted in the mother-daughter relationship.
"Mother" is not an innate emotional role, but rather an identity constantly shaped and imposed by society. Care, sacrifice, tenderness, and unconditional dedication are taken for granted, but the costs and violence behind them are rarely questioned.
I grew up in a relationship characterized by emotional deprivation and detachment; this lack didn't always manifest itself in conflict, but rather took the form of silence, evasion, and an unresponsive presence. I found myself constantly involuntarily dwelling on the past; I later discovered this phenomenon is called "rumination." This is why this sculpture resembles both a stomach and a uterus or a vagina; I don't know, but in any case, I wanted it to look like a fresh organ.
On the one hand, I feel a strong imagination and envy for the "ideal mother-daughter relationship," on the other, I'm beginning to doubt: how many of those repeatedly emphasized criteria for a "good mother" stem from genuine emotions, and how many are merely the result of social discipline? Therefore, when you enter this sculpture, you feel a distinct sense of unease; I've experienced it myself. It's a bit like the pain I feel when I'm in the grip of ruminating thoughts, and a bit like the pain felt by women subjected to social discipline to become "good mothers."