art activism for
community development through
civic engagement and cultural exchange
Project
Tea[r]
Korea
Tea[r] is a visual performance stunt that seeks unity in a world where all appears separate. A displaced queer lover carries a large fragile cube; framing a safe, personal space wherein he can be alone, or spark an electric connection with a stranger. Temporary again, the lover vulnerably seeks the energy of new relationships, eye contact that speaks louder than language, and the touch of another in the here and now.
The paper cube used in Tea[r] has a history and bears the scars of previous performances. It has been destroyed and repaired countless times and has travelled back and forth between Brisbane and Seoul on many occasions. Tea[r] vibrates between Korea and Australia, attempting to bring individuals from both countries closer together – to blur the boundaries between them and forge friendships.
Presented at:
Ui Chon, Changdong (stunt) 2009
Yeonpyeong International Performance Art Festival, 2009
Bucheon International Performance Art Festival, 2011
Samcheongpo International Performance Art Festival, 2011
Gimcheon International Performance Art Festival, 2011
Goryeong International Performance Art Festival, 2011
Performance and Environemnet Festval, Taebaek 2011
Credits:
Created by: Nathan Stoneham
This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
For more information on Tea[r], see the posts categorized under Tea[r] on Offset Art’s blog.