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The concept of a "cave," the archetype of home, is used as a spatial representation, with N-tsu Tieh (repetitive pasting) becoming an important element in the creation of Hung Su-Chen's works, represented by the "red thread"—a symbol of bloodline. This thread reflects the intricate, unbreakable connection between those living far from their homeland and their deep, continuous longing for it. The intricate weaving of threads forms a light, transparent "cave" that seems to float above the ground, creating a spatial feeling that exists between reality and illusion. The characteristic of N-tsu Tieh—writing, tearing down, and reassembling—is similar to the "palimpsest" of the medieval era, a form of parchment that allowed the erasure of previous writing so new text could be inscribed. However, the traces of the old text could never be completely removed. This process of repeated scraping and rewriting accumulates layers over time, resulting in a composite of eras, as philosopher Jacques Derrida once said: "Writing is not simply about appearance/nonappearance in two dimensions, but rather a process of repeated traces and différance, constantly throwing itself forward and erasing itself."