Be Quiet …

Be Quiet …, Collage on Cardstock Paper, 5.5 x 4 inches, 2024. Surrounding the panda is a scene that conveys a haunting silence. The phrase “Be Quiet” is subtly inscribed, alluding to the oppressive silence enforced in Xinjiang’s internment camps and the harsh realities faced by individuals in residential schools. This oppressive quietude is accentuated by the menacing presence of a bloodied school table, a stark symbol of torture and suffering endured by those subjected to these regimes. In the background, a somber portrait of Mao Zedong looms large, representing Communist China’s historical context and its impact on the country’s…