MaMa

Using symbols and metaphors, I discussed and visualized my relationship with my mother. The upbringing of Chinese women in my generation involves a blending of conservative and progressive ideas. In this social backdrop, many mother-daughter relationships are marked by a mix of love and pain. My mother and I are connected by blood, yet we are spiritually bound to each other; we hold hands, but we rarely express our love verbally. How do we balance hope, aspirations, concern, independence, and privacy? I am seeking answers while begging for and escaping from Mama’s love simultaneously.

Bio
As an illustrator, Yueming Li seeks to delve into the visualization of the inner world through metaphors and symbols driven by a fascination with the narrativity of illustration. With experience studying abroad since her teenage years, she believes that visual language eliminates the barriers among different languages and cultures. Her illustration serves as a bridge of sharing and communication. Through her work, Yueming invites the viewers and audience on a journey of self-exploration and analysis.