Pillow, from the series "Sacrifice"

Editor: This is "Pillow," part of the "Sacrifice" series by Lee Chun-Yi, from 2005. It's a maroon pillow. It looks so soft and unassuming. How do you interpret this work, especially considering the series title? Curator: A seemingly simple object, yet the series title "Sacrifice" throws this into sharp relief. What is sacrificed, and by whom? Consider the cultural implications of domesticity, often a space of labor and constraint, disproportionately impacting women. Editor: So, you're saying the pillow could represent the sacrifices made within the home? Curator: Precisely. The very act of comfort can become a site of oppression. How does this challenge our notions of rest and domestic space? It encourages us to consider the hidden costs of everyday life. Editor: I never thought of a pillow holding so much meaning. It’s a powerful message about unseen labor. Curator: Absolutely. Art allows us to question the ordinary, and that is pretty exciting.