Trying to Send a Message

Trying to Send a Message is an evocative artwork that explores the themes of belonging, nostalgia, and the quest to reconnect with cultural familiarities. It delves into the emotional and psychological journey of an individual navigating the distance between their native culture and the foreign land they now inhabit. The work uses symbols and materials to represent the complexities of communication—both literal and metaphorical—highlighting the longing for connection, and the feeling of being caught between two worlds. By intertwining personal history with broader diasporic experiences, it asks how we can bridge the gap between where we are and where we feel we belong, using the act of sending a message as a metaphor for cultural reconciliation.