Art as a Bridge to Healing

For Linda Sok, art is not just a form of expression but also a medium for healing, both personally and collectively. “I am interested in the ways in which materials and objects are able to provide a way for me and others dealing with intergenerational trauma, access to these experiences despite not having experienced the trauma firsthand,” she shares. Her work seeks to create a space where viewers, particularly those who feel disconnected from their culture or homeland, can find resonance and understanding. “If someone who is feeling disconnected from their culture or homeland can resonate with my work, I feel like I have achieved something meaningful,” Sok adds.

Her art is a powerful tool for bridging the gap between past and present, personal and communal, tradition and contemporary life. Through her work, Linda Sok not only honors her family’s history but also contributes to a broader conversation about identity, memory, and the healing power of art.

As she continues to develop her practice, Linda Sok is poised to become a leading voice in contemporary art, not just in Australia, but on the global stage. Her work, deeply rooted in personal history and cultural significance, offers a rare and moving perspective on the intersections of past and present, inviting us all to reflect on the memories that shape our identities.