the Soliloquy in the Air

A repeated rhythm gradually becomes stronger—a kind of repetition that infiltrates the perception of time. In this theatrical space, there is a process of a man washing a machine. The act of labor is simple and thorough, yet the movements reveal an underlying meaning of desire. This behavior becomes a game where man and machine both negotiate for rights. Masculinity, sexualization, decontamination, and suspended body intertwine with each other. It is a hunger and longing for the so- called freedom, but also the representation of weakness, a hidden anxiety, and truth.

Cong Yao