PROJECT
Retina Maneuver
The multimedia solo lecture performance, Retina Maneuver, intricately explores the evolving perspectives of Taiwanese millennials on conscription and military violence over the past decade. Against the backdrop of the People’s Republic of China’s territorial claim over the Taiwanese island, potentially leading to armed conflict, this exploration is enriched by a queer lens, shedding light on the nuanced experiences and anxieties of LGBTQ+ individuals within the broader geopolitical landscape.
On stage, the artist Ping-Hsiang Wang delves into his digital archive to unravel his inexplicable obsession with the iconic pop song Girl On Fire. As he probes deeper, the song serves as a portal to memories of his time in the Taiwanese army a decade ago. Faced with the looming threat of war, he ponders whether these fragile memories will be annihilated by the fire of war?