Julie W. Chang Chinese American, b. 1976
Thrice Following, 2007
acrylic on panel
48 x 48 inches
121.9 x 121.9 cms
121.9 x 121.9 cms
In Chinese history there is a concept of Thrice Following, or the 3 Obediences. They state that in a woman's life she follows first her father, then her spouse, and...
In Chinese history there is a concept of Thrice Following, or the 3 Obediences. They state that in a woman's life she follows first her father, then her spouse, and finally, when her spouse dies, her son. There are 3 basic layers in this painting to allude to the 3 Obediences. Also the white on white is a metaphor for extreme purity and femininity.