Class conflict can lead to violent revolutions, and as time progresses, class differences can be mapped onto objects. The erhu carries a cultural stereotype as a “begging instrument,” whereas the violin, despite also being a string instrument, is treated differently. The contrasting cultural perceptions of the erhu and the violin highlight how social biases shape the class distinctions of musical instruments.

Therefore, I aim to explore the theme of “revolt” through the perspective of musical instruments, utilizing the characteristics of lower-class instruments to destroy those associated with the upper class. The class-based violent revolution of instruments serves as a metaphor for violent revolutions in human society. In my installation, I use the hammer-like feature of the erhu to smash the violin, symbolizing this act of resistance and upheaval.