16th International Conference on Artistic Research

YANG, C. (Presenter)
IKESHIRO, R. (Presenter)

School of Creative Media

Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium

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The 16th International Conference on Artistic Research is hosted by i2ADS, University of Porto. Organised in collaboration with the Society of Artistic Research (SAR), it is the largest conference on practice-based research through the arts. The SAR Conference brings together leading practitioners, scholars and policymakers to showcase exemplary artistic research projects while focusing on key issues through critical debate.

20 min Presentation + 20 min Discussion
Artistic Interpretation of Incense Burning: A Medium for Cultural Continuity in Hong Kong

Period	7 May 2025 → 9 May 2025
Event type	Conference
Location	Porto, PortugalShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International

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In this presentation, I will begin by introducing the history of incense use in China, and then explore how the creative expression of soundscape can enhance human-nature connectivity. The unconventional sound map can be an engaging, experimental and alternative way of articulating incense cultural heritage. Within this arts-based research, I conducted fieldwork on several festivals involving incense burning over a year in Hong Kong, which produced mixed-media installations that prompted the public to sense our resonance with nature, history and community. The significance of archiving and presenting incense burning stems from the possibility of experiencing the cultural transformation and integration of the festivals through this enduring act. Furthermore, it encourages new efforts to maintain the continuity of core spiritual and cultural values.