Lang(Lang)guage investigates the role of the modern piano in contemporary Chinese society. While the instrument represents the western past, its skyrocketing popularity in mainland China has made the piano a symbol of the “eastern future”. Unprecedented numbers of child piano proteges have emerged as a result. What are the consequences of Chinese piano ownership and worship on such a mass scale?
Lang(Lang)guage is an interactive multi-media installation that will be interrupted by a performer at scheduled times for a special recital.
Performance Times:
- 07/17/2014 • 8:30PM – 8:45PM
- 07/19/2014 • 5:30PM – 5:45PM
- 07/20/2014 • 5:10PM – 5:25PM
- 07/25/2014 • 5:30PM – 5:45PM
- 07/25/2014 • 8:15PM – 8:30PM
- 07/26/2014 • 5:15PM – 5:30PM
- 07/26/2014 • 8:00PM – 8:15PM
Art in Containers is a unique multi-disciplinary installation featuring artist-curated exhibits in shipping containers (L 8.8’ x W 6.11’ x H 7.10’), which will be set up on the grounds of Minoru Plaza outside the Richmond Cultural Centre.
http://ykfestival.ca/event/art-in-containers-langlanggauge/