Visual representation of cross-cultural adaptation through lifestyles in Georgette Chen's paintings
List of Authors
  • Issarezal Ismail , Qiu Chen

Keyword
  • Visual Representation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Lifestyles, Georgette Chen, Immigrant artist

Abstract
  • This study aims to analyse, understand and interpret the visual representation of cross-cultural adaptation and its symbolic information in Georgette Chen's paintings. Based on the conceptual framework model created in this study, the target is deeply studied using relevant concepts combined with the qualitative research case study method. The analysis results show that cross-cultural adaptation in Georgette Chen's paintings is a symbol that expresses the desire for a new identity and nostalgia for the old culture, which also reflects the characteristics of different stages in the process of cross-cultural adaptation. The study concluded that the oeuvre of Georgette Chen provides a profound insight into the intricate process of cross-cultural adaptation, vividly embodied through incorporating various cultural elements. This study contributes to the broader discourse on the intersection of Visual Arts and Cross-Cultural Adaptation. It will benefit artists, researchers, and scholars interested in studying this area.

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