VAV - moving image & Graphic Design
knock, ʞɔonʞ
Performance
As queer Asians, many of us cannot freely express our identities in our homelands. In Europe, we exist in the tension of longing for our homes that feel unsafe, while seeking belonging in places that mark us as outsiders. This double marginalisation makes us both hyper-visible and invisible, shaping what we call the ‘Asian Crip’ within the Western gaze.
In Chinese and Korean cultures, opening a door symbolises opening one’s heart. As Crip bodies, we see doors as both barriers and tunnels – blocking and connecting us. This project unites queer Asian performers from diverse backgrounds. Through collective movement, we reclaim space, forge bonds, reimagine thresholds and move beyond judgement.
Concept & Direction: Wenzhu Song & Yunji Song
Performers: Echo Wang, Lee Teng Poh, Ouiee Park, Qiyun Zheng, Wenzhu Song, Youran Peters, Yunji Song
Music/Sound Design: Yunji Song
Make-up Design: Echo Wang
Movement researchers: Echo Wang, Lee Teng Poh, Mei-lin Oomes, Ouiee Park, Qiyun Zheng, Rosina Lui, Youran Peters