Collective breath, 2026
video, 2:11 min
The video captures glass being pulled from a molten cylinder into hollow tubes, accompanied by a soundscape of clock ticking, breathing, and footsteps that mark the narrow window of workable heat and the physical demands of this time-based performance. At the center, one person bends the glass threads, knotting and looping them like textile weaving. Inspired by Tai-chi’s meditative choreography, the person moves around the glowing material, instinctively responding to its shifting state while the team maintains deep trust and attentiveness. Occasional slips and drops highlight glass’s own resistance—here, the material emerges as both partner and performer.
Director: Ying Chiun Lee
Camera: Paul Reamey
Editor: Kao Mushi
Gaffer: Patrick Derks, Lucas Fitzpatrick
Assistant: Dexter McChesney, Jes Fan
Special thanks: Bohyun Yoon, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
video, 2:11 min
The video captures glass being pulled from a molten cylinder into hollow tubes, accompanied by a soundscape of clock ticking, breathing, and footsteps that mark the narrow window of workable heat and the physical demands of this time-based performance. At the center, one person bends the glass threads, knotting and looping them like textile weaving. Inspired by Tai-chi’s meditative choreography, the person moves around the glowing material, instinctively responding to its shifting state while the team maintains deep trust and attentiveness. Occasional slips and drops highlight glass’s own resistance—here, the material emerges as both partner and performer.
Director: Ying Chiun Lee
Camera: Paul Reamey
Editor: Kao Mushi
Gaffer: Patrick Derks, Lucas Fitzpatrick
Assistant: Dexter McChesney, Jes Fan
Special thanks: Bohyun Yoon, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts