We are women. We rise from the wave. We are gazelle and doe, elephant and whale, lilies and roses and peach; we are air, flame, oyster and pearl, and girls. We are women and nature. — Susan Griffin

What is the connection between women and nature? We often perceive nature as having magnificent power in creating life and embodying beauty, drawing much attention to its "motherly" role. With this concept, nature is admired for its breathtaking majesty. (Imagine yourself standing in front of a century-old tree.) However, nature is not always glorious—it is covered with wounds like mothers and every female. The plant textures hiding from our eyes indicate its age and the ignored life history.

Similarly, as women, we undergo many external and internal pains that are rarely acknowledged, shaping us into who we are today. Therefore, in this project, I collect snapshots of plant textures that resemble the physical scars and wounds on women's bodies in each life stage and depict a thorough lifelog via different artistic mediums. As I explored this theme, I prioritized my personal experiences, in which there are no dramatic stories but plenty of minor annoyances that constantly stimulate my understanding of being a woman. So, when you look at my artwork, you will notice that even though my works address gender inequalities, the messages they express are calm and somewhat therapeutic. Ultimately, the story of this project is a journey of self-revealing and healing, which I hope you find yourself experiencing as you explore my artwork.