Salomé Kopong
The only thing that is certain is change—so why do we so readily cling to what we know?
Salomé Kopong is a visual artist fascinated by heritage, heritage, and the question of how identity is formed. This fascination stems from her personal exploration of how to give meaning to her Timorese heritage. In her work, she explores ways to honour the in-between spaces: places where contradictions are not resolved, but are allowed to coexist.
Just as a droplet creates ripples in water, heritage leaves subtle echoes in who we are, even when its origins are elusive. Based on her own exploration and the hybrid nature of identity, Kopong created an altar that connects her Dutch and Timorese heritage.
The altar is made of repurposed textiles from her mother's material heritage. Wood and water are interwoven as metaphors for two states of self. Wood represents groundedness—in yourself and your surroundings—and the strength you can draw from your own being. Water represents transformation: a self-image that moves and changes.
The circle, symbolising infinity, cycles, connectedness, and the echo from within, brings these elements together.
This page was last updated on May 7, 2025
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