Hosts

Abby & Ginger

Guests

Dinu Li & Binghuang Xu

Summary

In this episode, Abby and Ginger engage with artists Dino Li and Bing Huang Xu, who reflect on their experiences during a research-based residency in Taishan, Guangdong province. The conversation explores themes of cultural heritage, family dynamics, and the role of socially engaged art in addressing societal issues. We discuss the challenges of the art ecology, the significance of personal experiences in shaping artistic expression, and the importance of women's voices in art and society. The episode highlights the intersection of art and community, emphasizing the power of storytelling and ancestral knowledge in creating meaningful connections.

Timeline

00:00 Introduction to the Residency Program

02:26 The Application Process and Initial Connections

05:58 Personal Reflections on Family and Art

09:13 Socially Engaged Art and Community Projects

12:18 Cultural Observations and Community Building

17:10 Challenges in the Application Process

22:26 Fieldwork Experiences in Taishan and Kaiping

28:34 Collaboration and Information Sharing

32:25 The Role of Innocence in Artistic Expression

39:06 Migration and Ancestral Knowledge

44:53 Gender Roles and Family Dynamics

50:27 The Impact of Social Media on Personal Narratives

56:28 Art as a Medium for Connection and Understanding

01:02:43 The Importance of Female Perspectives in Family History

01:09:44 Conclusion

Reference

1. British Council Connections Through Culture: https://arts.britishcouncil.org/projects/connections-through-culture-grants

2. Dinu Li: A Phantom’s Vibe: https://www.eseacontemporary.org/exhibition/dinu-li-a-phantoms-vibe

3. Making Space 新造空间: https://makingspacehome.notion.site/Making-Space-1bdde344b55c80ea919ff3004e3f8cd2

4. Residency | Moonlight Returns to the Ancestral Home 驻地｜回到祖屋的月光：在地记忆与田野之歌：https://makingspacehome.notion.site/Residency-Moonlight-Returns-to-the-Ancestral-Home-23ade344b55c801db5c8cf64e36ff3b1

5. 《离开母亲，走向母亲》，洪梦霞 https://www.qilucriticism.com/post/leavingmom

68 In Mothers’ Voices: Stories They Inherit from the World Back Home