"In Shiota's work, there's a recurring theme of the way in which we perceive memory and traumatic experience, and how each of us grows from that experience."
"Shiota used 20 miles of red yarn to weave together Diary's tunnels, suspending historical ephemera like pages from the diaries of fallen Japanese soldiers."
"My work is about birth and life and death, a deeply personal approach that is somewhat unusual among artists from the Japanese diaspora."
"Beyond My Body encapsulates the feeling of being physically stuck by illness with an active mind that is still able to disconnect."
Chiharu Shiota's exhibition, 'Two Home Countries,' features immersive installations that explore themes of memory and trauma. The centerpiece, 'Diary,' uses 20 miles of red yarn to create tunnels filled with historical ephemera and personal objects. Shiota's work reflects her experiences, including motherhood and illness, and her unique three-dimensional drawing style. The use of red yarn symbolizes significant cultural meanings, while the installations invite viewers to engage with the complexities of human experience and memory.
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