Unseen Ancestry, Irene Ho

Acrylic, 2023.

Mirroring the theme explored in the preceding artwork, this piece delves into the journey of identity discovery. The chaotic maelstrom of brushstrokes and glitch-like color blocks captures the internal strife and fragmentation experienced in the quest for a unified identity amidst life's intricate complexities. Symbolically, the predominant red hue punctuated by subtle hints of blue and green, signifies both the indigenous communities' symbolic color and the blood that ties individuals to a conflicted heritage, inviting contemplation on the unawareness of many Taiwanese regarding their indigenous bloodline and the potential for internal conflict and violence within the struggle for self-discovery.