Hu Yiyao’s artistic practice is centered on performance. Her body is both the medium and the subject matter. Yiyao sets up poetic
scenes in the attempt to “repair” the abnormality of her body. She also
explores the role of the body in society by giving speeches at different
occasions. Many of Yiyao's performances incorporate movements
from rehabilitation exercises and sports activities, examining not only the flow of energy within her own body, but also the broader
social, political impact of sports. Yiyao’s performances often involve
collaborators and even the audience, paying tribute to and continuing
to contribute to “relational aesthetics”.
As a member of the artist group La Mondo, Yiyao is the initiator of
FoooART – a performative, collaborative project that reinterprets
modern and contemporary art through food.
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