Tico Chen
1. Shall We Talk
Paper, 50x50 inch, installation
This is an installation piece that delves into the profound influence of language and cultural differences on personal identity. Drawing from my own experiences navigating diverse linguistic landscapes, this work explores how languages shape and transform our personalities. This installation piece invites audiences to reflect on the ways in which the words we speak, and the cultural contexts we inhabit, mold our thoughts, behaviors, and perceptions. This piece underscores the dynamic interplay between language and self, highlighting the transformative power of communication in our lives.