Echo Pops

Years later, we met again at his funeral,

His violence and control, their silent complicity,

Drove me to become a kite, soaring free,

Never to return.

Now happiness and independence encircle me,

My wife and children, the strings that hold,

My in-laws like my own, our family a tree,

With roots deep in the earth.

#EchoPops

Inspired by death stories exchanged on my way and donated by people all around the world, Echo Pops is a series of collaborative artworks based on real stories collected or donated during my journey. Each story has been shared with consent and stripped of all private and sensitive information. Each piece is co-created with the story donor.

Each person’s story about death has the potential to inspire others. I believe death is a mirror reflecting life. Using art to openly discuss and confront the topic of death in public spaces is the original intent of the Echo Coffee project. I plan to take these artworks and their energy to exhibitions around the world, resonating and connecting with audiences everywhere.

Privacy Protection Statement

This project is committed to strict privacy protection for all donated stories. When your story is transformed into an artwork, any information that could identify you will be removed or altered to ensure your personal privacy is not compromised.

If you wish to support this project, collaborate, or donate a story, feel free to email me or message me on SNS.

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