Silence is Speaking

Chia Huang

Publisher
Mörel Books
Year
2025
Specifications
Softcover
17 x 24 cm
~44 pages
~250 copies
Series: MÖREL X MEP Studio
Published in conjunction with exhibition at Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris (05.02.2025 – 30.03.2025)

Silence is Speaking traces the lives of A-ce and A-zhan, two autistic brothers living in the city of Taitung, Taiwan, who have difficulties with verbal communication. Over the course of six months, the artist immersed herself in the daily life of this family, capturing their inner world through a hybrid approach combining documentary photography, amateur drawings, and family archives. Deprived of verbal language due to their autism, the two brothers nevertheless maintain a constant internal dialogue within the depths of their silence. Embracing a collaborative approach to photography, the artist incorporates the prolific drawings of the two brothers, which cover the walls of their home, into her work. These creations, true extensions of their inner world, punctuate the project and offer an alternative form of expression. Through this project, the artist sheds light on the pain and confusion experienced by this family as they navigate the expectations of Taiwanese society.

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