“Whisper"
Our project is an installation that uses two special materials, ice and Hydrochromic Ink. Ice has a strong connection with climate change, and we want to take this feature of ice melting easily to make our work changeable and ephemeral, while ice also represents vulnerability, hinting at the impacts of climate change on women's lives, and emphasising the urgency of the climate. The melting ice turns into water making the ink gradually turn from white to transparent. The pattern of red lines on the canvas slowly emerges as the ice melts, representing the route women take to fetch water, highlighting the effort and time women spend in the process, and more comprehensively demonstrating the challenges and inequalities they face in the face of the climate crisis. Our work aims to advocate for more social support and concern for women and vulnerable groups.
The name “Whisper“ was inspired by a story we researched about women in Tibetan areas, who are silent and whispering when men are around, but they feel freer and more inclined to express their inner thoughts when men are not present. This soft form of whispering is like the faint sound of melting ice, and it also represents the woman's voice.
“Whisper"
Installation
2024
130*80*30(cm)
Wood, Canvas, Hydrochromic Ink, Found Metal Objects
