Conference: The Parallel Gap - Intersecting Existence and Connection in the Pluriverse

Dancing with Decolonisation Conference - DWD 2024:

Speaker: Ophey Chan

Topic: Embodied Resistance: Decolonising Dance Through Research, Performance, and Interdisciplinary Art in the Pluriverse of "The Parallel Gap

Conference Link: https://globaldanceconfere.wixsite.com/d-w-d/about-1

This presentation explores the complex thesis project "The Parallel Gap," which represents resistance and decolonization through a sophisticated combination of research, performance, and multimedia art. Focused on the identity formation process of Hongkongers, this work reflects on how people worldwide can reclaim and construct their cultural identity in the face of socio-political challenges. "The Parallel Gap" is a comprehensive research journey that delves into personal and collective identities, highlighting the struggles and resilience of individuals confronting cultural and political adversities. It showcases how decolonization is both a political act and a deeply personal process of reclaiming autonomy and redefining embodied archives. Through live performance, documentary footage, screen dance, and interactive installations, this project bridges the gap between the personal and the political, the local and the global.