Concept

This project explores workshop facilitation as performance art. Hosted at the Canadian Cybernetic Cultural Research Unit (Toronto), I guided studio members through a unique workshop experience. Alongside poetry writing, the workshop incorporated therapeutic activities like controlled breathing, synchronized movement, and group discussions. Participants reported leaving with a sense of community, creative energy, and self-confidence.

Meditation Performance Art

One hour before the workshop, I sat on a cushion and meditated in front of a video projection. Participants who arrived early may have expected to interact with the host, but were instead invited to observe my meditation from a distance.

The video montage was designed to provoke thoughts on the absurdity of late-stage capitalist reality. The visuals included clips of simulation games, advanced robotics, Temu ads, and animals performing human activities.

Snap-Chi

This is a martial art I invented, entirely based on the act of snapping. Inspired by the cultural behavior of snapping instead of clapping at poetry open mics, I guided participants through integrated breathing and snapping movements. My theory is that engaging in creative and unfamiliar motions transitions our minds out of their default states and into creative awareness.

Open Mic

At the end of the workshop, participants had the opportunity to share their poetry.

Hijinx World Magazine Feature

I wrote an article for Hijinx World magazine, recapping the workshop and featuring poetry written by participants.