Wu's theme began to explore social issues based on Taoism, Buddhism, and karma. Show the Mutual Concern of the People in the Same Boat (2002) is metaphorical as Wu explained that "the belief of Buddhists and Taiwanese people in karma lies behind that artwork." In Wu's work, four paddlers are on a dragon boat with an overcasting sky in the background. Each man resembles a clown as they have white painted faces and wear bright yellow overalls. Their feet are sticking out from the bottom of the boat, trying to maintain balance using wooden shoes that are used in Chinese traditional circus.
