artist book

This artist book explores the tension between feeling emotionally tethered to home and longing for independence. Using a lock and chain to physically bind a series of burnt, handwritten papers, the piece visualizes restriction alongside aspiration. Each paper lists a destination I hope to visit, with the locations growing farther from my hometown, turning distance into a tangible experience. The materials and scale shifts reflect both vulnerability and growth, capturing the quiet conflict between staying grounded and wanting to move forward.