In Moving Towards, Yian uses collage to weave together the feminist narratives of labor, visibility, and the relationship between gender, space and climate. She incorporates images such as Millet’s Gleaners to honor women’s labor, Lubaina Himid’s domestic scenes to explore power in decision-making. These choices reflect Yian’s practice of creating art that highlights the struggles of women facing poverty, the displacement of migrant women from agriculture, and the environmental impact of women’s domestic roles.

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Sewing also plays a powerful role in the work, echoing the artist’s reflections on textile labor and its ties to culture and care. Through stitched questions like “Who decides policy?” and “Whose space is it?”, She uses her art to confront issues of power, ownership, and climate policies. While the piece addresses complex issues, it is hoping the work invites viewers to imagine a world where collective care and feminist thinking reshape our relationship with the environment, creating a utopia future that feels like home for all.