Embroidery is an art that weaves time into space—its imagery formed through the countless and repeated back-and-forth motion of needle and thread, where each stitch accumulates the weight of time, cultural memory, and historical meaning.

Following a series of themed embroidery exhibitions previously organized by Hong-Gah Museum (see note), The Other Side sheds light on the peak of modern Chinese embroidery between the 1950s and 1990s. Through an extensive collection of technically accomplished and stylistically diverse works, the exhibition reflects the shifting cultural values and social currents of their time.

While The Other Side foregrounds regional variation in technique and style, it also draws attention to the broader historical itineraries of these works—their displacement across time and geography. Many pieces were created through collective labor, revealing how the unique is often forged through the hands of many. At the same time, the exhibition invites viewers to encounter the other side of embroidery—uncovering its layered histories and meanings.