Away For a While: Documenting Expats Experiences
Abstract
Moving from one country to another can be a daunting process; while some choose to move, some have no other choice. Expats are people who have moved from their native country to another country and each expat has a unique story to tell. I am making a zine and clothing item that documents and displays the experiences of expats like myself. Titled Xpats, the zine serves as a tool and guide for expats and people who are looking to move out of their home country. The clothing item, whether it’s a hoodie or socks or something else, will be a symbol of comfort. Hoodies are worn at airports, slept in, slept on; a durable piece of clothing that withstands one’s travelling woes and homesickness. Who throws away a good hoodie? A hoodie, to me, holds a lot of memories and memories are often what expats hold onto. To tell this story, I am relying on their experiences and my own in hopes of creating art pieces that are useful, comforting and beautiful.
Away For a While: Documenting Expats Experiences
Moving from one country to another can be a daunting process; while some choose to move, some have no other choice. Expats are people who have moved from their native country to another country and each expat has a unique story to tell. I am making a zine and clothing item that documents and displays the experiences of expats like myself. Titled Xpats, the zine serves as a tool and guide for expats and people who are looking to move out of their home country. The clothing item, whether it’s a hoodie or socks or something else, will be a symbol of comfort. Hoodies are worn at airports, slept in, slept on; a durable piece of clothing that withstands one’s travelling woes and homesickness. Who throws away a good hoodie? A hoodie, to me, holds a lot of memories and memories are often what expats hold onto. To tell this story, I am relying on their experiences and my own in hopes of creating art pieces that are useful, comforting and beautiful.
