Smothered In Motherland

• Prize
• Photographer
  Yvonne Lu, United States
• Website
  http://www.ancajaier.com

Chinese culture with its great ancient history including
traditional Chinese medicine and herbal remedies, has always
been a very powerful influence to me. In this series of my self
portrait photo work, I used various types of traditional herbs,
ingredients, organic vegetables from different culture to create a
meditated scene and vibe. As an artist who lives far away from
home, these Baths symbolize a process of healing and being
reborn again. Chinese herbs were miraculous nutrients that I ate
and drunk in order to nourish my mental or physical depression.
This inspired me to research for different styles of healing
methods from different cultures.

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