Speak of Tides

“Speak of Tides” seeks to challenge and rewrite conventional mythological narratives surrounding women under patriarchal norms. Drawing from both Chinese and Western folklore, which often depict fairies trapped on earth due to lost artifacts like conch shells or seal skins which were hidden by a human male, the work questions the passive roles imposed on women in such tales. It posits a question: is the artifacts a restrictive shackle that molds constrains women's identities, or a sanctuary that shields and empowers them?