"Rewriting History" paper cutting series

Research output: Creative and Literary Works in Non - textual FormRGC 44 - Performance and participation in exhibits

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Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 19 Oct 2015

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TitleIntimate Transgressions
PlaceChina
Period19 October 2015

Abstract

When looking at the paper and thinking of how to deal with the stories, Phoebe wanted to show her feelings and thinking through cutting and sculpting these paper. The paper cutting version is about the trauma of the victims, the misconceptions of sexual assault, the desire for a supportive society and the encouragement of the offenders to cease committing crime.For the form "paper cutting" (Jianzhi), which has a history of over a thousand years. In ancient times (Northern and Southern Dynasty, 420 to 589 AD), paper cutting was commonly practiced by women to decorate their homes.Paper cutouts were used to express their thoughts and were an important part of the social life. When girls invented some new patterns, they would share them among themselves. They also use Jianzhi to express their thoughts. Although Jianzhi is not regard as "high art", it is a hands-on way of art expression which can reflect the inner self sometimes. Phoebe feels connected to this ancient women art. She likes to have dialogue with paper and explore the potential of it. It could be a form of respect.

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"Rewriting History" paper cutting series. MAN, Phoebe C Y (Artist). 2015. Event details: Intimate Transgressions, China.

Research output: Creative and Literary Works in Non - textual FormRGC 44 - Performance and participation in exhibits