Site-specific Performance
Directing
Greenwich, London, UK
November 2023
Trace of Transient Encounters
Echoing the profound meaning of the Chinese idiom 萍水相逢 (píngshuǐxiāngféng) — meeting by chance, like two ripples briefly intersecting in a flowing stream, this interactive experience invites the audience to engage in a contemplative exploration of the connections we encounter in our fast-paced lives.
During the performance, Maya engages organically with the audience, emphasising the spontaneous nature of these interactions. Each interaction produces a tangible object, symbolising the momentary inter-human connection.
In the finale, Maya shares and interacts with these objects and audiences in an improvisational manner, opening a conversation on the meaning of these transient encounters.
Collaborators:
Maya Takeda, Choreographer & Performer
Sanli Wang, Dramaturgy
Kohei Nakatsu, Composer
Natpavee Wanichnatee, Graphic Designer