Hinm is a self-portrait that expresses my physical appearance and distinctive characteristics. The piece is inspired by the Dada mask of Dadaism, combining various techniques with readymade objects from everyday life. In addition, I also tried to preserve the beauty of the original materials which contributes to the meaning of the artwork. Creating my face on the chair employs several collage techniques with identical materials on the front and back sides, representing the contradiction deep inside myself. The front side uses colorful newspaper pieces to convey my idealistic portrayal - a positive, joyful, and energetic person. The backside, however, employs monochromatic ones to depict the true feelings of my inner child, calmer and think more deeply. Breaking traditional norms, either the face or the tongue could be the backrest or the seat depending on how the chair is positioned. By making such a versatile chair, I want to convey my belief that nothing is impossible, I will always be prepared to expect the most unexpected thing to happen in my life but firm and stable enough to stay strong and not defeated by it. With "Hinm," I aimed to use various techniques and materials to not only reveal my appearance but also convey my state of mind and beliefs in different aspects of life.
