FREYA YUEJIE LI
Traces
Performance Art
Duration: 10 minutes
December 2024
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Photographer : Yueqi Wang
Traces is a unique form of memory.
Through my years of studying abroad and living in different countries, I have observed a common sense of existential anxiety among fellow international students. This has led me to reflect on the significance of these experiences and their interconnections. How will these memories be preserved? What traces do they leave behind? Many of us grow up in environments where achievements are measured by exams, and after moving away from these standards, what should we use to quantify our growth?
Every experience in life has its limits, and social identities are constantly evolving. I created this performance art piece using plastic wrap, balloons, paint, and paper, inviting the audience members to share in the creative process. Through this performance, I aim to explore the randomness and unpredictability of individual growth experiences, as well as the tangible and intangible traces left among individuals.