Triptych “I Still Care" reflects Yang's deep contemplation of the intricate relationship between family dynamics and the concept of displacement. The artist's personal journey and transnational experiences are embedded within the paintings, transforming them into a narrative that explores the notion of identity and belonging in the context of a globalized world. Yang’s triptych stands as a testament to the shifting landscapes of identity and home, challenging the viewer to consider the fluidity of space and emotion that defines our contemporary existence.

I Still Care III

I Still Care II

I still care I

The artwork explores the emotional upheaval of being detached from one's cultural roots, employing symbolic motifs like bird, dog, snake, and door to navigate the intricacies of an evolving self-identity. Infused with inspiration from traditional Chinese landscape painting, the piece weaves together elements of contemporary realism, crafting a distinct fusion that reflects the artist's cultural odyssey. It melds mountains and rivers into intimate domestic scenes, crafting a reality that shifts focus to the symbiosis of individual and collective identities.

  
Within this framework, the narrative centres on figures ensconced in their digital comfort zones, yet their minds wander to thoughts of family, pets, and unity. Poignant monochromatic family photos intersect with the painting's composition and storyline, aiming for seamless integration within the piece. These figures are depicted in a transient space, prompting viewers to reconsider historical imagery and its meanings.

  
The approach invites viewers to engage with underlying themes of cultural identity, the significance of pets as emotional pillars, and the evolving dynamics of family ties. It challenges the audience to ponder the elusive essence of a lost home or era, evoking a sense of temporal dissonance and stimulating a dialogue on the confluence of past and present, personal and communal.

  

Bond me 

Bond You

The artwork presents a layered exploration of detachment from cultural origins, intertwining a narrative of personal and communal journeys. Symbolic entities—a bird signalling spiritual longing, a dog embodying surrogate family bonds, a snake representing the duality of threat and unity; and an alien figure as the self—coalesce to narrate the complexities of self-identity amidst family dynamics altered by time and distance. Drawing from traditional Chinese landscape art, the artist forges a reality where natural elements blend with familiar domesticity, emphasizing the interconnectedness of our individual and shared identities.

  
Figures in the work sit at a family dinner set with spare kitchenware, the empty seats suggesting the anticipation of someone's arrival. Lost in thought, they reflect on kinship and connection. The canvas, permeated by stark monochromatic family photographs, brings a historical depth and challenges the viewer to find harmony within dichotomies. The painting invites introspection on cultural identity, with pets serving as emotional anchors for absent loved ones, reflecting the fluid dynamics of family life. It engages with the intangible – memories of the past and hopes for the future – sparking a dialogue that transcends time and space, and beckoning a rediscovery of belonging.
  
  

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