BIRDS, TREES, GRASS, LAND, …, AND I 迁徙

This documentary audio-video artwork explores the complex relationships between racial and colonial domination and the environment. Drawing from my personal experience of migration and the lessons learned on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people, I have developed a deep respect for nature and the land in Australia.

I adopt the methodology of Decolonial Ecology, as articulated by Malcom Ferdinand, which highlights the inseparable connections between environmental, anti-racist, and anti-colonial movements. This perspective urges us to recognize how these struggles are deeply intertwined.

In the video, birds serve as a metaphor for my experience as a migrant. My journey begins in an industrial setting and follows the Yarra River Trail, where I reflect on the land’s history and culture, observe the diverse passersby, and navigate my own sense of identity. In this process, I see myself as a bird, a stone, or a leaf—understanding people, animals, and plants as interconnected forms of life on Earth.

This work underscores the need to make peace with each other, with the Earth, and with ourselves. Through this piece, I aim to raise awareness of the impact of human activities on our planet and inspire collective efforts toward a more sustainable and just world.