From the vibrant fashion hubs of London and Hanoi to the tranquil paths of solo journeys that weave through Iran to Timor-Leste, Tran Thao Mien has been embodying the ethos of "Busy Living Slow" since 2016. Given the pace of the global art industry where time often rushes by in a blur, Mien discovered a harmonious echo between her unhurried lifestyle and the profound insights of Karl Marx on labour, alongside the enduring wisdom found in Sei Shonagon’s The Pillow Book. Have a Good Rest stands as her heartfelt tribute to this deliberate pace, reminding us of the transformative power of rest—both a source of rejuvenation and a quiet act of resistance. Lay your head on my pillow book and rest as you protest.
