Thousands of everyday objects are displayed in the gallery space, ordered neatly in piles according to likeness. The items belonged to the artist’s mother, Zhao Xiangyuan, who collected them over five decades. If our possessions tell the stories of our lives, this installation speaks of both thrift and obsession. Old pieces of soap are displayed alongside countless plastic bags, neatly folded, as well as more personal items such as shoes, toys, and linen. Song began the work after the sudden death of his father in 2002, to try and cope with the family’s grief and the installation features a neon sign displaying the message, “Dad, don’t worry, Mum and all the family are well.” As well as exploring his relationship with his family, Song’s art examines life in modern China: the installation reflects the changes the family experienced during his mother’s lifetime, which included periods of extreme poverty. The work became a poignant memorial when the artist’s mother died in 2008.