Kao Ya-Ting’s In the Name of the Mother exhibited at Keelung Museum of Art

Taiwanese artist Kao Ya-Ting’s ambitious and masterful work, In the Name of the Mother, was recently presented in the exhibition The 25 Hour Days at the Keelung Museum of Art in Keelung, Taiwan.

In the Name of the Mother intertwines the experience of pregnancy with Kao's understanding of mythology, faith, and dreams. It not only highlights feminine narratives and internal emotions within the social structure, but also weaves together a worldview that encompasses various mystical origins, emotional energies, and love. Drawing from her personal life experiences, the artist delves into an ancient and vast mystical world, attempting to evoke tactile sensations through materials such as embroidery and patchwork.

Kao Ya-Ting, In the Name of the Mother, 2024, silk, cotton, wool, glass beads, yarn, artificial pearls
121 x 430 cm｜47 5/8 x 169 1/4 in