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Panic Breathing Bag
Interlocal, multi localities residency in Vietnam
with support from Japan Foundation, ba-bau AIR, Sao La Collective, Then Cafe and Nhat Q.Vo
2021-22
A research-based residency where I had in-depth experiments & study on eco-friendly & locally sourced material & spiralled around the defected basic physical abilities after covid.
A series of kraft paper bags infused in viễn chi essential oil scattering around Đà Lạt, providing a personal space/time for panic needs.
Mimicking a plant (polygala tenuifolia) locally found: once being plucked away from the ground, its roots release an intense medicated aroma for 30 seconds - approximately 1 to 6 breaths. viễn chi is the (spiritual) medicine for insomnia, frequent dreamers, anxiety and respiratory system.
Instruction: open the bag, cover your mouth and nose, take 3 to 6 breaths in, immerse in your own scented CO2, breathe, repeat
Dissolving Sleep
Interlocal, multi localities residency in Vietnam
with support from Japan Foundation, ba-bau AIR, Sao La Collective, Then Cafe and Nhat Q.Vo
2021-22
A research-based residency where I had in-depth experiments & study on eco-friendly & locally sourced material & spiralled around the defected basic physical abilities after covid,
Trials with rice paper (used in coconut candy industry in Bến Tre) to make liminal objects (pillows & bridges) by sticking one piece by one with tongue and saliva. Finished objects would be test in different streams from still lake to water front.
The material dissolves, mimics process of forgetting, or the bodily feeling while falling to sleep.
For sleepless nights and unrecalled dreams, where would it go in the Lethe river of oblivilion?
Instruction: sleep on the pillow, walk on the bridge, let it absorbs, let it go