We are thrilled to announce an experimental show—"Seeds and Memory"—that brings together installation art, performance, and community engagement in an array of Asian diasporic voices. At its core lies the forthcoming artist's book, "Seeds and Memory: Asian Cookbook," which explores food as the clandestine tongue of the diaspora, acatalyst for sisterhood, and a subversive force challenging the undervaluation of culinarytraditions and their role in shaping racial and cultural hierarchies.
The Installation as Futuristic Temple
The magic unfolds at My Gallery NYC from October 24th to 29th as the space metamorphoses into a mesmerizing tableau accentuated by neon lights, videos, and textiles suspended from the ceiling. The Installation is a time-travel experience and an embodiment of narratives, social comments, and identities.
Communal Altar & Community Engagement
In the spirit of collective creativity and heritage, we are curating a communal altar—an installation dedicated to our collective ancestry. Artists come to co-create this symbolic monument each day between 2-5 PM, with materials thoughtfully provided for this creative endeavor. Furthermore, on October 26th, from 7-8:30 PM, the community is invited to participate in the co-creation of the altar—a collaborative act that breaks down barriers and fosters unity.
The Performance
Our week-long series culminates in a striking performance on Saturday, October 28th, from 7-8:30 PM. In this evocative session, writers/performers will sit beside their neon-lit installations, telling their stories to each other and the audience. The movement will dance with words, and art will merge with the intangible, culminating in an Asian ritual by Lead Collaborator and Director Fei Li, alongside writer Aurvi Sharma and artist Rabiga Marx.
This project is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), administered by Brooklyn Arts Council, and is fiscally sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts.
● Wearable Stories Book Two
This is more than an exhibition—it's a vibrant community of storytellers, artists, and spectators.
We cordially invite you to be part of this remarkable journey to sow seeds and create memories
that defy boundaries, breaking new ground in the fertile soil of collective imagination and cultural
dialogues.