Don’t Leave is
the very first work where I combine my understanding of puppetry with
sculpture. Each part of the work is movable to enhance the perception of the
tension among different parts. The curving spine leans forward, while the neck
stretches backward to counterbalance the potency of the former. The silicon
part hanging in front is relatively heavy compared to the whole body, which not
only adds the tendency to lean forward, but also relates a sense of gravity.
The overall body maintains delicate balance through the interaction of the
joints - their angle, length and weight. Don’t leave is a manifesto of
retaining one’s will against collapse even when suffering from demanding force.
