Recovery Exercises | Recovery Project, 2021, performance (photo). Photos: Evelyn Li and Qingyu Yang




The Recovery Project stems from the experience of having my first surgery. The groin hernia disturbed my exercise routines, stopped me from playing tennis, and brought anxiety to my daily life. Surgery was the only option I had. After the operation, I wanted to record my recovery phases through a series of performances until I’m able to hit balls on the tennis court again. From restricted movements when lying down, mild exercises like squats and weight-lifting, to explosive actions with elastic bands, the performances not only witnessed the rehabilitation journey, but also opened up my cognition of my own body.






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