Market Below Ground

Year | 2025

Medium | Charcoal on paper

Size | 15.5 W x 10.5 H in

Additional Details | "Market Below Ground" comes from the metaphor of a “fish out of water,” exploring the profound cultural alienation and systemic invisibility of ‘The Others’ within a seemingly inclusive society. The drawing depicts the struggle of those (such as immigrants, refugees, or marginalized foreigners) who exist in a social environment that does not provide the "oxygen" of belonging or inclusion. The image of fish-humans struggling to breathe outside their natural environment reflects the reality of those who are technically part of the community yet remain excluded.