The Inner Eshaustion

'The Inner Eshaustion'

2025

Aluminum foil, gelatin sheet, glycerin, soap, fabric cotton  linen cloth, projector

Dimensions Variable，

0'35'' Loop projection without sound ,single channel  screen horizontally

This work emphasizes the accumulative nature of labor, capturing the sense of powerlessness that comes with the passage of time and the fatigue born from prolonged effort. The act of blowing bubbles becomes a metaphor—each bubble demands significant energy, and the absence of rest or recovery evokes the exhaustion caused by overwork. Visually light and fragile, the bubbles symbolize the pressure of continuous labor and the fleeting, hollow sense of achievement it may bring. Through this contrast, the work invites viewers to reflect on the importance of rest and self-care, and to reconsider the delicate balance between sacrifice and recovery in our relationship with work.