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Meng Na Jiang's Untitled Exhibition

Meng Na Jiang’s untitled exhibition comprises of a single exhibit, inspired by her own experience as an Asian living in America. The art work pays homage to traditional Chinese medicine, featuring acupuncture specifically. Front View of Exhibition The solo installation features suspended facial features which are then connected to a painting of a man’s face via wires. On the suspended facial features, rods are attached at various positions, simulating the needles used for treatment in acupuncture. Additionally, English, and Chinese words are projected to either sides of the exhibit. Touching any of the needles causes the words to change according to which needle is touched. Lastly, the entire exhibit is bathed in a warm pink light. Side View of Exhibition Firstly, I found the reference of Chinese medicine refreshing as the course mainly focused on the symbiotic relationship between western medicine and art. Testimony to my point would be how Professor Vesna emphasised