Phenomenology Of Light And Rhythms Of The Earth

Zen and SueKi as visual art and dance collaborators first collaborated in Berlin for Zen Teh’s multi-city research on light and darkness in urban spaces. They’re interested in opening up a space where people can take time to process and discuss their embodied perspectives on light and darkness, and how these ever co-existing elements are inextricably linked to life rhythms, memories, pollution, urban development, safety and surveillance, environmental changes, accessibility of energy, and volatile global political states.

Public workshops focusing on eliciting embodied experiences and critical reflection on light and darkness in urban spaces underpins the art making process. In this edition of SAW 2025, the research and collaborative process extends further to include both pre-exhibition workshop (embodiment of light) and exhibition movement workshop where the public will be able to contribute to the artists’ art making process as well as interact with the exhibits in meaningful ways.