When Silence Wields the Night

the boundaries of how the body can be                                 represented, "folded," and "unfolded."

transformation of identity

In April 2025, I presented my first solo exhibition, When Silence Wields the Night, at the Ministry of Casual Living (MoCL) in Victoria, British Columbia. The exhibition was an immersive, multi-sensory installation that combined 3D modeling, digital animation, and sculpture to examine the fragmentation of bodily identity in virtual environments. Rooted in my conceptual art practice, the show explored themes of objecthood, bodily representation, and the shifting boundaries between the physical and digital self—particularly through the lens of gender, history, and religious symbolism.

This body of work also reflected a personal journey through severe mental health challenges, including panic disorder and anxiety. Over the past three years, these experiences have shaped how I think about embodiment, perception, and self-awareness. Through this exhibition, I aimed to translate those inner emotional states into physical, interactive, and digital forms—creating a quiet but powerful space for viewers to engage in reflection and dialogue around mental health and vulnerability. The fragmented virtual body presented in the installation mirrored my own process of reconstruction and healing.

Beyond individual expression, the project was designed as a platform for public engagement. From the outset, I worked closely with the MoCL team to foster accessibility and dialogue. I hosted open gallery hours daily and invited visitors—including students, artists, and passersby—into the space to ask questions, share feedback, and discuss the concepts behind the work. More than 120 people attended over the 10-day period.