Sugar Baby
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Sugar baby
C magazine review/ feature /etc.
Yuling Chen
2026 may 19th
The land sugar sea, etc. … exhibition at art museum at the university of Toronto has made people view sugar differently. Since 2015 the Israel Palestine conflicts, wars, Venezuela, and political events in the world occurs constantly grabbing hold of attentions of the major corporations, funders and governmental bodies and leaders. The fact in the meantime singing karaoke has become a mainstream hobby or past time from China in North America has created a landscape of motivated groups and people to make works criticizes wars and conflicts. I have interviewed some people such as mother bin Chen, a Chinese person from China about the state of immigration in recent time:
Me (Yuling Chen)
When are you going back to China?
Bin Chen
Not going back. Gonna stay here. Waiting for PR (permanent residency).
Me
How are you gonna live here (Canada, North America)? Are you going to get a job?
Bin Chen
I’m looking to get a degree in Chinese medicine.
Me
How are you going to afford it?
Bin Chen
Government. Government money.
The exhibition speaks these types of truths about immigrants, people and groups in an intrinsically isolated way. The images of pomegranates and sea suggests a rolling thunder like mentality about immigrants and immigration. They wants to be like China everywhere they go or live. They want to roll with punches. Nationality has become itself nation states. In 2020 three people are stabbed in nice, France over religious issues in a Catholic Church. The exhibition talks about exact psychology of these attacks, filled with xenophobic noises intending to educate people about how these violence and violent incidents happened. It is about how China and its brutal instincts to quash the dissents, protests, and any voices that is speaking truth against powers. It is a performance of romance between different entities in the world. Etc.
Visiting the 'Land Sugar Sea' exhibition provided me with a deep appreciation for how art can serve as a powerful medium for discussing complex global issues like immigration and conflict. The way the exhibition uses symbols such as pomegranates and the sea evokes a sense of endurance and adaptability among immigrant communities, reflecting their resilience amid uncertainty. What truly resonated with me was the candid interview with Bin Chen, who shared her personal journey as an immigrant in Canada pursuing Chinese medicine with government financial support. This highlighted the real challenges and hopes immigrants face while navigating new cultural landscapes and legal systems. Moreover, the exhibition’s reflection on tragic events like the 2020 stabbing incidents in Nice underscores the interplay between xenophobia, religious tensions, and violence. The artworks do not just depict these issues but invite viewers to understand the psychological roots behind them, fostering empathy and awareness. As someone who appreciates art that engages with social and political realities, I found this exhibition’s truthful, nuanced portrayal compelling. It also made me think about how cultural expressions such as karaoke gaining popularity across continents symbolize shared human experiences despite geopolitical divides. Overall, the 'Land Sugar Sea' exhibition is not just an artistic showcase but an educational platform encouraging dialogue about immigration, nationalism, and global conflicts. It reminded me that behind every headline and political debate are real people with stories of struggle, hope, and identity that deserve to be seen and heard.
