Mis/Understanding:
Mis/Understanding is an interactive MFA thesis exhibition that explores the complexities of language barriers and human communication. Emerging from the artist’s personal experience as a non-native speaker in the United States, the exhibition reflects on the emotional dimensions of cross-cultural communication, including moments of uncertainty, hesitation, and the feeling of being misunderstood. Through three immersive installations titled Fragmented Conversation, Hidden Translation, and Pool of Words, the exhibition invites visitors to participate in experiences where meaning constantly shifts and evolves. By combining projection, custom coding, and participatory interaction, the works transform linguistic challenges into a shared exploration, encouraging viewers to reflect on the fragile and fluid boundaries between understanding and misunderstanding.