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In constructing spaces where trauma and the paranormal intersect, what challenges do you face in
making these abstract or intense concepts accessible to viewers?
When constructing spaces where trauma and the supernatural intersect, I trigger emotions and the subconscious,
allowing viewers to step outside the rational understanding of linear time and feel these concepts through resonance.
The interplay of light, texture, and sound creates an atmosphere that is both familiar and unsettling, guiding them into
an elevated state of consciousness beyond the everyday. The metaphors and symbols within my work remain open-
ended, not directly expressing meaning but instead evoking deep personal emotions and memories within the viewer.
How has your academic environment influenced your artistic direction?
Goldsmiths offers me a truly liberating creative space, where there are no strict divisions between mediums, and the
choice of medium is unrestricted; the focus is on expressing each person’s authentic voice. The college provides us with
independent studios and two annual opportunities to exhibit our work, allowing students from all years to freely
exchange ideas, gain diverse feedback, and develop a multifaceted perspective. The flexibility of the curriculum grants us
the freedom to focus intensely on creation, enabling me to independently explore and deepen my research direction.
This open and inclusive environment encourages me to delve into marginalized voices and mystical imagery, drawing
inspiration from various perspectives, intertwining personal experiences with societal issues, and ultimately achieving a
richer, more layered form of expression through art.
How do you engage with the viewer’s emotional responses?
In Sun Rise, I used an automatic painting technique, abandoning my dominant right hand for my left to channel the
subconscious onto the canvas; through meditation, I connected my consciousness with a higher spirit, allowing my
subconscious to freely guide the creation. During the painting process, I completed half of the work and then mirrored it
symmetrically, creating a structure that isn’t merely a formal repetition but an invitation for the viewer to enter an
alternate space, awakening a dual awareness of the inner and outer worlds. The radiating colors and tense lines suggest
a light rising from the depths of the subconscious, guiding viewers to connect with their inner power----not just a natural
sunrise but rather a projection of the soul, symbolizing the collision and merging of human consciousness and
subconscious. Through this visual and psychological tension, I hope to prompt viewers to reflect on their own inner
“sunrise”—an exploration of self-revelation, unresolved emotions, and repressed spiritual forces, allowing them to sense
a profound awakening and renewal in the stillness.
Sun Rise - Gansai Tambi, watercolor, oil pastel, printing on fabric, 109x200cm, 2023

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