Ermei’s Poems, 2024

Tiziano paper, rice paper, thread, 8 x 5.5 inches

Ermei’s Poems takes on the persona of “Ermei,” a shadow of Erge's Poems which is written under the fictional persona “Erge.” This layered exchange creates a dialogue, where Ermei mirrors and responds to Erge’s tone, while also developing her own distinct voice. Together, the poems explore themes of shared identity and parallel experience.

In this four-book collection, the artist brings Erge's Poems into physical form and translates them into English, alongside Ermei’s Poems, which responds in a reflective, nuanced manner. Each book is bound in traditional Chinese format, with both the original and translated poems, creating a conversation that echoes and reshapes the voices of both personas.