The Freedom is a project that explores the fragility of youth and the inevitable realization that we are no longer children. It delves into the passage of time, encapsulating the feelings of nostalgia, fantasy, and identity. The project is inspired by the idea that one day, we will wake up and realize that the carefree days of childhood are gone. In this awakening, we are faced with the loss of innocence and the rise of a more complex self, symbolized by the second self—the internal monster that grows with us, shaped by our experiences and fears.

The millennial-pink concept serves as a visual thread throughout the project, evoking both youth and identity. The color pink, often associated with softness and youthfulness, becomes a backdrop for the tension between innocence and maturity. This "millennial-pink pound" represents a new generation defined by its politics, culture, and self-awareness. The pink symbolizes both the innocence of youth and the pressures of adulthood, representing the internal struggle between staying young and embracing responsibility.

The imagery in the project is filled with surreal elements that play with the boundaries between reality and fantasy. Hands touching roses and lemons symbolize the tactile exploration of life—feeling, tasting, and interacting with the world. The bandages and reflective mirror paper represent both healing and self-reflection, while the small origami boats and the cute eyeball props on the boats and fingers suggest a playful yet eerie look at identity and control. These props symbolize how, in youth, we often try to steer our lives like boats on a vast sea of uncertainty, holding on to something whimsical and fragile. The abstract image of roses in the mirror is a poignant metaphor for the distortion of our memories and perceptions of youth. The reflection in the mirror, much like the self we see over time, is not always what it seems—it is distorted, filtered through experience, and sometimes elusive. The project invites the viewer to reflect on how their perception of youth, innocence, and selfhood changes over time, and how, much like the abstract roses, our understanding of the past becomes more abstract and fragmented as we grow.

Ultimately, The Freedom speaks to the wildness of youth, the imaginary beasts we create, and the second self that we confront as we mature. It explores the tension between innocence and experience, and the often bittersweet recognition that the playful, carefree moments of childhood are fleeting, giving way to a more complex and self-aware version of ourselves.