Mê: Room of Fixations and Reinstatement

{"value":"The word "Mê" in Vietnamese is attributed to those being enchanted or fixated by specific interests or passions; and often, these interests are rooted in childhood experiences. The concept of my project will revisit my childhood fixations which are clay and sewing crafts, particularly those related to food and toys. The project will also pay homage to how I entered my artistic journey by recreating an installation of a children's play room through a contemporary and psychologically responsive lens. Delving into my Vietnamese heritage as well, I will investigate and explore the themes of childhood psychology, accessibility of materials, creativity found in play, deficit of culture, early hyperfixations, and reflection from an adulthood standpoint.","attr0":"abstract"}