This work integrates Deleuze's philosophical concept of the "Body without Organs" to explore the de-functionalization and de-organicization of the female body through virtual furniture and 3D design. From the perspective of three generations of Chinese women, it reveals the collective memory and individual experiences of Chinese women across different historical periods.
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Coat rack
Chandelier
Table
Chinese knot
Sofa
wardrobe
dining table
electric fan
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Inspiration :
My younger sister believes that her body is a "fragmented body."
She was born in the late 1990s and started studying in the United States in high school, returning to China only after completing her master's degree. Influenced by social media and American culture, she believes that the body should be free and healthy. She enjoys working out at the gym and is happy to share her body on social media. However, deep down, she also struggles with a great deal of confusion and anxiety.
Her fiancé's family comes from a very traditional background and has placed a lot of pressure on her regarding marriage and childbirth. She even secretly asked my mother about "胎儿转胎丸" (a local folk remedy said to change the personality of a fetus, though scientifically unproven). She believed that if her first child were a boy, she would not be pressured to have a second child. She said to my mother, "I only want one child, and if it's a boy, the family should stop pushing me to have more."
Although my sister knows exactly what she wants and doesn’t want, because she cannot fully break free from societal norms and expectations, her body constantly swings between freedom and constraint, leaving her in perpetual confusion.
Design Concept :
I combined a towel and a table.The shape of the towel mimics the body of the previous generation of women. I chose the towel because the warmth and comfort it provides reminded me of the love and care that mothers offer to their families. The cesarean scar on the towel symbolizes the sacrifices made by the previous generation of women, as well as the responsibilities they carried. It also reflects the role they played in the family and their selfless devotion.
Additionally, I combined fragments of the female pelvis and spine and designed them as the legs of the table. This symbolizes the independence and sharpness of modern women. These irregular bone fragments extend upwards, representing their power to transcend traditional family roles and pursue personal growth. This upward force comes not only from themselves but also from the support of the previous generation of women.
The fragmented body - table
By combining the female body with a table, this work explores
the collective memory of Chinese women in the 1990s.