Yue Yin 殷 樾
How Long to Wait
Mixed media Installation
2023
"How Long to Wait" encourages viewers to contemplate the passage of time and raise thought-provoking questions about the human experience of waiting. The artwork consists of an azure-coloured ceiling light that resembles a sunroof, accompanied by a transparent balloon that is affixed to the light, creating a sense of longing for freedom and escape that cannot be attained.
The installation is further enhanced by an LED strip that converts sound into lightwave, visually transmitting a series of questions that link directly to the artwork's title. The lightwave shoots from the ground up to the ceiling, creating a captivating visual display that raises questions about the nature of waiting and time.
As viewers interact with the installation, they are invited to reflect on their own experiences of waiting and contemplate the broader implications of this universal human experience. "How Long to Wait" is a thought-provoking artwork that encourages viewers to engage with the complexities of time and the human condition, leaving them with a profound sense of contemplation and reflection.