Shadow Body IV

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Artist: Holly Wong

Title: Shadow Body IV

Attribution: Shadow Body IV, 2023, Holly Wong

Year: 2023

Materials: Polyester tulle thread and map pins

Dimensions: 60 x 48 x 4 inches

Image Statement: The works in my “Shadow Body” series, I use transparent fabrics with light reflective thread as a proxy for my mother’s spirit and a reminder of the permeable separation between the living and the dead. They also reflect my awareness of my aging body and the realization that I am now older than my mother was when she died at the age of 47. While there is a mourning aspect in these works, there is also a growing acceptance and celebration of my aging body.