Shining DESPAIR
Yihen Dong & Stacey Huang
China

Earring/pendant “The Key”, 2024
Copper, Silver, 50x20x3mm
Casting, metal work

Earring/pendant, ‘The Key’, 2024
Copper, Silver, 50x20x3mm
Casting, Spray Painting

Many spend their lives chasing ‘key moments,’ only to find that blindly following prescribed formulas leads to narrowing paths. The idea of a universal ‘key to life’ is a myth.

We are, in fact, the master key to our own existence. Each thought and action we take opens different doors, leading to diverse life trajectories. By looking inward, we unlock hidden possibilities and boundless opportunities. Suddenly, we see doors everywhere, paths opening in all directions.

This piece explores the concept that the traditional ‘key’ has lost its significance. Instead, it is our ability to navigate, adapt, and choose that truly matters. The journey is not about finding a singular key but recognising that we ourselves are the key, capable of opening any door and shaping our own unique path.

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