Affection is shown differently across cultures. In Embrace, Cyrus Tang explores the act of hugging within the Chinese cultural context. With its legacy of Confucianism, the physical embrace is seen as awkward or discomforting in China, though this is changing with younger generations.
In Embrace, Tang turns the common Australian greeting into a powerful ritual between herself and her family. The exhibition is a complex exploration of intimacy and affection that characterises many migrant experiences.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Image Caption: Cyrus Tang. Embrace, 2024. Archival pigment print. Photographer: Cyrus Tang. Courtesy of the artist and Arc One Gallery
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