Inter-Rituals: Between Materiality and Performance | Opening Night

Rituals are known to all human societies. Through ritualistic practices, we make connections to the objective world while furthering the understanding of subjective selves. But what makes a ritual and what makes something ritualistic? This exhibition brings together works by three Chinese female artists working in the US, who explore the concept of ritual in relation to materiality and performance. All experienced in fashion, Kun Hong, Yin Zhang, and Yinglun Zhang each present a unique perspective of the subject, thinking about rituals from the “ephemeral” performativity - whether it is spiritual, cultural, or philosophical - but stemming from the material ground. Kun considers rituals from the semiotic intersection between the cultural-political systems and individual subjectivity. Yin tests the boundary between ritualistic practices and daily activities while reflecting on the unknown in self-discovery. Yinglun deconstructs rituals into pure philosophical and elemental components, emphasizing the meditative power in the process of creation.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

526 W 26th St #315, 526 West 26th Street, New York, United States