WITHIN THE CROSSHAIRS, 2024
Scope, mirror, rod, rig, handle, marble, button
100 x 30 x 5 cm (40 x 12 x 2 inch)
Against the persistent backdrop of China’s looming military threat to Taiwan, WITHIN THE CROSSHAIRS explores the complexities of life on the island, where moments of joy exist alongside the ever-present specter of violence. The piece intertwines themes of power and conflict through a kaleidoscope embedded in a sculptural form resembling a rifle with a targeting scope.
Participants engage by moving around and holding the structure, peering through the kaleidoscopic lens. This interaction transforms the familiar sensations of power and physicality associated with aiming, disrupting conventional perceptions of control and violence.
