Work 01
WAVE: A Hydrofeminist Performance
“We are all bodies of water! What we do to water, we do to everybody, including ourselves.”
–– Astrida Neimanis
“In me everything is already flowing,
–– Luce Irigaray
Wave Collective’s mission, inspired by the WAVE project, is rooted in the philosophy of hydrofeminism, which places water at the core of our existence and artistic expression. Instead of looking at the world as divided lands, we attempt to look into the world as connected by water underneath, both artistically and environmentally.
WAVE assembles a vibrant community of artists from various disciplines, including theater, classical music, sound installations, visual and projection arts, and dance. By transcending the boundaries between these art forms, we aim to create a fluid and dynamic tapestry of creativity. “Wave” aims to create a unique and immersive experience for audiences, and increase public awareness about a thinking inspired by water on ocean protection and environmental advocacy.
- Composer: Jianing Song
- Visual Arts: Junru Chen
- Performer/Choreographer: Ring Yuqi Yang
- Producer: Xiaoxing Gou, Yining Vivian Cao
- Dramaturgy: Yejia Sun
Work 02
When I look at myself
Work as the dramaturg for interdisciplinary performance/video project.
Introspection on the histories of women’s bodies.
I joined the artistic team of Star Yuexing Sun (Theater Director) and Etonmars Tang (Video/ Photography director) as a dramaturg in a three-week workshop in Shanghai, China. Collaborating with a group of female-identifying artists and performers, we started a journey not to seek something somewhere far away but to uncover what lies within our own bodies.
Photo credit: Li Xingye, Etonmars.
Work 03
Tongues
Work as the dramaturg for Multilingual Documentary Performance
Tongues is a gathering, an event, and a performance where we’ll re-enact the most mundane daily moments, belt out our go-to karaoke songs, and, of course, explore the art of swearing in our native Asian languages. Join us as we connect and create new, shared experiences through the power of our mother tongues.
Director – Yibin Wang
Dramaturg – Yejia Sun
Producer – Ruby Wang
Media Designer/Associate Director – Qixin Zhang
Scenic Designer – Zhuosi “Joyce” He
Light Designer – Kristen Paige
Stage Manager – Xin “Zinc” Tong
Ensemble – Andy Law, Michi Zaya, Mia Zhu, OmRaj Raut
Developed with Andy Law, Michi Zaya, Mia Zhu, OmRaj Raut, and Lingyi Wang
Performers of Asian descent will share personal stories of navigating two language worlds, offering a glimpse into the cultural crossroads they live in. We invite you to join us as we connect and create new shared experiences together.