Thousand Hands

In Chinese society, people worship Guanyin (the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion) in times of needs (career, marriage, family, etc.) fear or despair. Due to the pandemic situation currently, prayers for masks, disinfection products, or travel permits become more imperative. Lighting oil lamps is one of the popular ways of praying in Buddhism.



Lamps, whether it be sacred or not, always symbolize hope in the midst of darkness. In this world full of chaos and uncertainties, we need to always be well prepared— “with a thousand hands like Guanyin” (A Chinese saying suggesting someone being well equipped), especially during the current pandemic situation.



“Thousand Hands” is a light art installation using LED lights, deliberately reserving space for the audience to become participants in the work. Using light as a paintbrush, the artist aims to convey the message in a light-hearted and humorous manner, and encourage audience to stay optimistic under the, current circumstances.