It was all a dream. Long have I encountered this name, Yimingrui. The palace of my mind never stops reflecting negative moments during the period of my life. Joyful, peaceful, and picturesque, Yimingrui is the respite from my bipolar disorder while I slumber. Waking memories and experiences breed anxiety, triggering the desire to escape to the embrace of her, Yimingrui, my idyll. She extends her hand, offering solace from the world and my mind, a Hollywood ending.

      Using my body to express feeling has always given me an inimitable relief from most situations. There are moments in my life where I feel a heighten sense of awareness to my surroundings. In these moments I feel more receptive to my environment, and notice things other people would normally overlook. Combining these moments with my memories, the images in this exhibition reflect the lyricism of how I navigate daily situations.

      To bring the viewer further into the experiences of my mind, I draw upon my fascination with mathematics, science, and music. For each tapestry I create piano notes that mark my memories and express how I felt during that specific period. In order to experience the work, the viewer is forced to come into physical contact with the matrix of my memories represented by the wires. In this way, I am inviting people to join me in creating their own musical score, while gaining insight into the inner workings of my mind. 

      Yimingrui is the distinctive character from the images who will dance with me and make the other part of me fulfilled. So, I could escape from the world and take solace in idyll.