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Simai Lin
MA Art and Design
I am Simai Lin from China, exploring emotion and cultural identity through experimental film. My graduation project reflects the experiences of Chinese students in the UK, where food becomes a vital link to home. By recreating hometown dishes, I examine belonging, memory, and homesickness in a foreign environment.
My work explores the cultural challenges faced by Chinese students in international universities, where cultural shock often disrupts their sense of belonging. In Chinese culture, food carries deep significance, offering warmth and emotional connection in foreign settings. By cooking traditional dishes, students attempt to restore cultural ties. Presented through experimental video, the work captures sensory memories and emotions, revealing how food mediates identity and belonging.