The exhibition borrows its title from the classic 16th century Chinese novel that recounts the pilgrimage of a Buddhist monk to the West in search of sacred texts. The tale explores the value of faith, the coexistence of different religions and the mutual reliance between people raising important questions on human nature through a raw representation of resilience and spiritual awakening. 

In a broader sense, “Journey to the West” reflects on themes of dislocation, acculturation and transformative migration, experiences that are so relevant today.