Thousand Papers | Ghost and John

Thousand Papers 千紙
Exhibition and Durational Performance

Tell us your stories, hopes and dreams. So then we can build the Senbazuru of ours.
也許故事從未結束，暫此封印在千鶴內。

‘Thousand Papers’ is a durational performance and community installation, where we reflect on how freedom of expression is still being oppressed nowadays in many corners of the world. It is a work that we derived from the concept of community sculpture building, movement practices and East Asian traditions.

In previous editions, we were reading and copying letters from jailed activists everywhere, who are fighting for social justice, like the ones from Hong Kong in 2021 and the ones from Poplar Rebellion in London in 1921. We compared their words and were stunned by the emotions and spirit they shared, which came to us from far away, where the brave voices are locked up and people are indecisive about staying or leaving.

It is an ongoing performance series, previously presented at Fitzrovia Noir, Goldsmiths CCA, Chisenhale Dance Space, Derby Theatre and more. Our performance disappears over time but the memory stays, manifested by the sculpture. This is about celebrating our happiness, sadness, hopes, dreams and love.

The coming exhibition:

Migration Matters Festival - June 2024

Thousand Papers 千紙 Exhibition and Durational Performance

Tell us your stories, hopes and dreams. So then we can build the Senbazuru of ours. 也許故事從未結束，暫此封印在千鶴內。

Thousand Papers 千紙
Exhibition and Durational Performance

Tell us your stories, hopes and dreams. So then we can build the Senbazuru of ours.
也許故事從未結束，暫此封印在千鶴內。