Above the Cloud
Above the cloud 
“In Xie Rong’s sharing, #gender is not a #slogan, and #race and nationality are liberated from mere #symbols.Returning the #couplet, taken by the #father, back to the #mother—using hers: the #daughter’s body. A tribute to #YokoOno, crafting a new “Added” “ #CutPiece”—using her own body. Confronting the #colonial veneration of masculine hero statues with the endangered Spanish “maternal” #seagrass, #Posidonia—using her #body.#Contemporaryart has been nurtured in a twisted, giant vacuum culture dish, where it becomes pretentious and hollow when new expressions are forced upon it. I haven’t been moved by something truly fresh, unpretentious, courageous, or cosmopolitan in a long time. But tonight, I’m witnessing something remarkably heartfelt and honest! I have no words, only pure #emotion, and the deepest praise for her pure spirit and powerful expression!She is a naturally gifted #storyteller, with passion flowing effortlessly and a rare ability to communicate in a low-context manner within #Asian#societies. With a wise heart and a fluid, adaptable standpoint, it’s clear that she is better suited to being a #globalcitizen, a #free#traveler!What a beautiful night!”— Freesia, Absolute KunmingFor the first time, I used my #mothertongue to articulate the origins of my #Action#Body in front of my mama.Perhaps it was the expertly crafted coffee, the soulful #teaceremony, the artistic #Yunnan dishes, and the heartfelt warmth from our new friends in #Kunming.For the first time, my mother and I shared such an honest and loving exchange, encouraging and caring for each other through our stories and emotions.I am so grateful to #空空间 (Empty Space), organized by artist HeLibin, which welcomed us with such a rich and fulfilling experience! 
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