2023

Performance and photograph

Photographer: Yu-Ching Wang & Winnie Su

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If I could stand in the sky, would I have more freedom? It is impossible for human beings to stand in the sky. I question the norms of human society and express my struggles in foreign environments through my absurd actions.

 

I recently found that as a foreigner living in New York City, I am subject to many restrictions in this city and country. As a human being, living in just a corner of the earth seems to be a matter of course, but now it has become difficult. Interestingly, humans have made many rules to protect their freedom, but at the same time, these are also restrictions on freedom. We divide the earth and draw the boundaries; we build nationals and create social systems. As a resident of Earth, I seem to have to abide by the rules of the game, but the U.S. tax system considers me an alien. I thought if I could stand in the sky, would I not be bound by the rules of the human game? 

 

This series includes several sets of photos. Each set of photos includes a photo of me lying on the ground and taking pictures of my feet, and the other photo is a photo of my feet and me standing in the sky.

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