SIJIA YANG



Radical 32

2021/ 4K video / single channel / color / stereo sound / duration: 38:50 min.

Exhibitions:
2021    “Rethinking the Context”, Art and Social Innovation Lab, Chengdu, China.
2021    Shanghai Urban Space Art Season, Caoyang Community, Shanghai, China. Inspired by the myth of Nüwa and the narrative of Lu Xun’s “Old Tales Retold,” this film explores the essence of space and rituals. It documents the transformation of a demolished site into farmland during the pandemic, employing a non-linear narrative that intertwines documentary footage with a fictional story inspired by folklore. The lead actress is a local community member whose parents were caretakers of the building. 

Through this film, the story unveils the enduring bond between humans and the land, weaving together reality and dreamscape. It highlights the feminine power inherent in the Nüwa myth and connects it to our contemporary existence.