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Mazu, Lin Wei-Lun

“Mazu," presents a series of postcards written to Mazu, the sea goddess who arrived Taiwan from the Chinese mainland three centuries ago. Today, the Taiwanese see her not only as a protector of the island's fishermen and sailors as a guardian deity of the entire island of Taiwan. During periods of geopolitical instability, most recently during prominent US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei, the postcards asked for her protection.The photographs printed on the postcards document my personal investigation into the impact of Pelosi’s visit, not only on the cross-strait relationship but also on myself and other Taiwanese. I explore my anxieties about the safety of my family and friends amidst unprecedented Chinese military activity around Taiwan. It also reflects on the mental and physical toll the crisis has had on soldiers and the economic sanctions levied by Beijing against Taiwan’s fishing industry as punishment for the governing party in Taiwan’s pro-independent slant.The proj

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Aggiornato il 10/06/2026