Earlier this summer facilitated two workshops in National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, Weiwuying. As usual, talking about memory, narrative, authenticity and authorship. How can daydreaming accommodate more than ‘being out of touch.’ What if daydreaming is in fact the most precious access we have to reclaim the agency in the era of this augmented, virtual reality in the post-industrial reality.
When bearing the genocide, war, atrocity becomes the norm, when numbness is our only protection, what else is left in this endless cycles of life. The only thing I’d been trying to do, is to hold a very space, for us to still dream and imagine, and to hope that there is untouched ancient wisdom within our very own body, would guide us, just as our ancestors, the land we grew up — supposedly, yet everything was replaced with simulation and ideology.
While being strongly, strongly rejecting to any sorts of neutralistic idea, I do have the need to think over and over and over again about many things in an ontological sense. What constitute reality, what/who creates the narrative, what is a body in our time, and eventually, HOW can we live in the world, and continuously fight against the world. Why does the world require we fight this much.
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Thank you everyone who’s ever shared a moment with me in the studio, and definitely the ones who have been showing up consistently. It’s a huge honor to receive your trust, generosity, and all the cute messages that come afterwards — telling me that you’ve realised something at the time we spent together, and that gave you courage and guidance to pursue that something. It always humbled me.
That’s all what art is/should be about. I’m on my knees to have found that at the age I’m at.
‘What do you want to do when you don’t have to prove yourself anymore?’
Listen, learn, share and love.
**In this photo with my dear
@yenleeeeee along with the incredible, incredible group of people at the workshop. As well always my deep gratitude for
@choushuyi ‘s invitation,
@weiwuying_centerforthearts ‘s host.
![CANCELLED 18/3 14.00 Sometimes Nothingness by Tingan Ying(Workshop)photo: Lys Y SengWhat is the role of our bodies in the thought process? How can we proactively integrate embodiment knowledge as a navigator for a more resilient creative process? Grounded in the research-practice Sometimes Nothingness, developed by Ting-An Ying, this workshop serves as a laboratory for practitioners from all disciplines to explore questions on collaboration and coexistence—specifically in response to the constant fatigue caused by socio-political pressure and unspoken power dynamics.The practice establishes an intentional, meditative state through various sets of bodily exercises that invite participants to navigate their inner landscapes. By deconstructing compartmentalization, the body becomes a site of authenticity. Participants are guided to craft their own methodologies within this collective workshop and are highly encouraged to bring in their existing practices.__________________All events are donation-based.To participate, email schoolofperformanceart@gmail.com with the subject line: [Facilitator’s Name].Performances do not require registration.School of Performance Art (SOPA)March 18-20 2026Kunsthaus KuLeAugustrasse 1010117Berlin](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6742344368215767415262_0_17c9656abe496ec744dcb1675c0018ae.jpg?o=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&h=3ee5f27b99398600f4d9764c5d70f036)
![Hey beloved community,We are back with a fourth iteration of SOPA at @kuleberlinOn March 18-20, we present a performance program centering collective practices, peer-support, and forms of togetherness—proposing them as alternatives to the individualism promoted by capitalist systems. Join us as we gather through performance, discussion, reading, and peer-learning formats.Contributing artists/facilitators:Berkay Sokan and Azul @berghais & @azulwellimeanCatwings @catwings_spaceTingan Ying @thistingdancesZeynep Sami @zthemarvellousThe full schedule will follow shortly.__________________All events are donation-based.To participate, email schoolofperformanceart@gmail.com with the subject line: [Facilitator’s Name].Performances do not require registration.School of Performance Art (SOPA)March 18-20 2026Kunsthaus KuLeAugustrasse 1010117Berlin](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6742314266406067226246_0_c76d3e33a5b4d78420db661e504daf04.jpg?o=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&h=43889533aaa66fef6980a2c50a00d86f)
![Introducing TingAn Ying @thistingdancesWorkshop: “Sometimes Nothingness”October 29 | 15:00-17:00Performance: “Remaining Still (work-in-progress)”October 29 | 18:00-18:20Location: Kunsthaus KuLe @kuleberlinAugustrasse 10, 10117 BerlinTo participate in this workshop, email schoolofperformanceart@gmail.com with the subject line: [Facilitator’s Name]No registration needed for the performance.All sessions are donation-based. Suggested donations 5-15€No one will be turned away for lack of funds.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6720512822405267572866_0_f2efb73da5b9e6f5f39478d83cea0f64.jpg?o=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&h=17a8dbe6f752f7f4b451dc173c2ffc90)
![Friends, we are back next week with a third iteration of SOPA. Join us for a hearty program that critically questions performance art’s capacity to create and maintain communities of resistance in times of political turmoil.This time we are joined by:@analuwellimean & @berghais@catwings_space@hrihro@lemandaricioglustudio@lily__kensington@nagao_akemi & @sab.huth (@saturdaydigestion)@thistingdancesAll events are donation-based.To participate, email schoolofperformanceart@gmail.com with the subject line: [Facilitator’s Name].Performances do not require registration.School of Performance Art (SOPA)October 28-30, 2025Kunsthaus KuLe @kuleberlinAugustrasse 1010117Berlin](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6720162126687249212714_0_572b598d9617b99f17113a8d4a4c728f.jpg?o=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&h=4eaa4b06a5d37021d4b932e1e7038fc2)
