Faculty of Design
Material Art & Design
Yining Fu
Hybrid Locked in a Cage
Crafts
2021
Fabric, Aluminum, Sterling silver, plastic pearls. Readymade birdcage, doll, wig, clothing, shoes, and plastic sphere
58x58x78 cm
My research subject explores and creates metaphors and visualizations of the helicopter parenting in childhood and its impact in children’s life. (Photo: Yochen Liu)
“The installation piece consists of a bird-human hybrid locked in a fancy, well decorated and beautiful birdcage. Elements of all four wearable pieces can be found in this cage, leading the audience to think about whether the beautiful hybrid is enjoying the safe cage or is instead tamed to accept the burden of oppression.”