Joshua Lai Ho Yin

Theme: Expression

Second Place, Open Category, 2022

Artist statement:

This piece attempts to capture a live X-ray screenshot of a human body: the anxiety of newly transplanted organ, the pain of failing organs and many more. The left lung is struggling with the human’s smoking habits and the right lung is a newcomer who wishes to greet the “boss”. The heart - “boss” is a relatively new transplanted organ as well. This is shown by the various messages and photos littered in his room. There are many other small Easter eggs I have planted in this image for you to explore. Ultimately, through this image, I wish to emphasise the importance of our health using a cartoon approach.

About the Artist

Joshua Lai Ho Yin, 27