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

HostsAbby & GingerGuestsDinu Li & Binghuang XuSummaryIn 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.Timeline00:00 Introduction to the Residency Program02:26 The Application Process and Initial Connections05:58 Personal Reflections on Family and Art09:13 Socially Engaged Art and Community Projects12:18 Cultural Observations and Community Building17:10 Challenges in the Application Process22:26 Fieldwork Experiences in Taishan and Kaiping28:34 Collaboration and Information Sharing32:25 The Role of Innocence in Artistic Expression39:06 Migration and Ancestral Knowledge44:53 Gender Roles and Family Dynamics50:27 The Impact of Social Media on Personal Narratives56:28 Art as a Medium for Connection and Understanding01:02:43 The Importance of Female Perspectives in Family History01:09:44 ConclusionReference1. British Council Connections Through Culture: https://arts.britishcouncil.org/projects/connections-through-culture-grants2. Dinu Li: A Phantom’s Vibe: https://www.eseacontemporary.org/exhibition/dinu-li-a-phantoms-vibe3. Making Space 新造空间: https://makingspacehome.notion.site/Making-Space-1bdde344b55c80ea919ff3004e3f8cd24. 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-23ade344b55c801db5c8cf64e36ff3b15. 《离开母亲，走向母亲》，洪梦霞 https://www.qilucriticism.com/post/leavingmom

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