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Vulnerability and the growth that can happen from pain is a theme in this work. Combining the soothing comforts of tiger balm ointment, an accessible pain reliever for many, with the notoriously tough nature of tigers, this piece connects the release of pain to the qualities strength and perseverance, which aid in healing.Label
Nina Vichayapai uses fabric as a language to reveal how surroundings embody humankind. Her work explores physical spaces as expressions of the many people who shape them. Through hand stitched textiles she addresses the important role of homemaking in establishing belonging within the American landscape.Label
"This piece explores the healing power of vulnerability and the growth that
can happen in the face of pain. By combining the soothing comforts of tiger balm
ointment, an accessible pain reliever for many, with the notoriously tough nature of
tigers, this piece connects the release of pain to the qualities of strength and
perseverance which aid in healing."