Installations / Practice Makes Perfect
Practice Makes Perfect incorporates dozens of my mother’s calligraphy practice sheets (created over many years), each carrying deep personal memories. The work explores my experience of living between cultural dualities and the enduring bond between mother and daughter. This layered experience has shaped my understanding of home, which is no longer a fixed place for me; it moves with me, shaped by the past I carry and the life I am moving through. The installation is shaped like a gate or house, evoking a sense of passage and transition.
The work is inspired by my trip to Japan in 2023, the first time I had seen my mother since the pandemic. Her health was fragile, and communication was difficult, making the visit deeply significant and highlighting how care and connection shape both relationships and home.
The creative process reminded me that there is no such thing as a perfect relationship—only an investment of energy and emotion that builds over time, much like the years of practice and perseverance needed to master a skill such as calligraphy.
As my sense of belonging continues to evolve, the work unfolds differently with each installation.
Photos: Wes Magyar
