Among Gen Z, social media serves as the primary channel for expressing their lives, opinions, and values, as well as accessing information. However, the rapid dissemination of information has resulted in a "fragmented" society. This dispersion of information often leads to superficial understanding and weakens social relationships, as virtual interactions cannot fully replace real ones.

Additionally, Gen Z's emphasis on individualism often undermines team collaboration, posing challenges in group activities. In my artwork, the use of discs to reflect and refract light represents the personalized and fragmented lives of Gen Z members. Each disc fragment symbolizes a moment in time and the broader societal fragmentation experienced by this generation.
 

The baby boomers, having lived through wars, were both survivors and victims. This generation's experience varies globally; while the West enjoyed relative stability, the East, particularly China, faced underlying unrest despite outward peace. My artwork uses a black background to symbolize the illusory peace of the era, contrasted with white and red fluff to symbolize social unrest. Red palms and fingerprints depict the rebellion of baby boomers, while broken cotton swabs represent their psychological distress during tumultuous times.   

Both Gen Z and baby boomers possess a strong sense of social responsibility, though they focus on different issues. Gen Z is particularly concerned with environmental protection, equality, and social innovation. In contrast, baby boomers emphasize depth and stability, influencing social change through pragmatic actions. My artwork represents these dynamics with a burnt stick symbolizing the baby boomers’ foundational support for society, and a pristine stick above, representing Gen Z's diverse contributions to social issues.

The ball of thread within the composition symbolizes the social problems addressed and resolved by both generations, highlighting their shared commitment to social progress.