Unravelling diverse cultural preservation methods, it illuminates their impact on narratives surrounding Australia’s colonial and migrant history. Challenging the separation of folk and contemporary art, the exhibition blurs the lines between performance and visual arts expression. Through video, sound, and text, it delves into local representations of Chinese culture in Naarm/Melbourne, prompting reflection on how cultural identity is framed within the context of Australian history.
With thanks to Ai Yamamoto (Sound); Takeshi Kondo & Jonathan Orrell (Videographers); 汪依章 Wang I-chang, 许敏 Hsü Min, 黄介东 Huang Chieh-tung, 孙守义 Sun Shou-I, 陈淑玲 Che’en Shu-ling, 郑秀娟 Cheng Hsiu-chuan, 刘京泉 Liu Ching-ch’üan, 冯雷 Feng Lei (Performers); Carmela Lonetti (Conservator, Arts Centre Melbourne).