IKEBANA PERFORMANCE

Menhir Tapestry 1, 2023

Ikebana Performance | Installation, sound piece, mixed media, and collected materials, size variable

Radio X 25th anniversary X_ARTS Festival

TransBona Halle, Basel, Switzerland

Ikebana performance curated by Angelika Li, festival curated by Danielle Bürgin
Artists: Alain Meyer, Alexia Pat, Ana Jikia, Atrice, Azu Tiwaline, Ben Kaczor, Claire Megumi Masset, Clemens Fiechter, Delphi Noise, Dirk Koy, Fabrizio Di Salvo, Falsch Farben Generator (FFG), Franziska Baumgartner, Hedy Leung, Lampyridae Kolletiv, Luis Sanz, Marc Lee, Martina Berther, Parco Palaz, Philipp Schlotter, Princess Pluto Sailor Stardust, Stefan Karrer, Simon Baumann
Hedy Leung's 'Menhir Tapestry 1' performance at Radio X 25th anniversary X_ARTS Festival
Hedy Leung's 'Menhir Tapestry 1' performance at Radio X 25th anniversary X_ARTS Festival
Close-up of community-collected objects in 'Menhir Tapestry 1' ikebana performanceClose-up of community-collected objects in 'Menhir Tapestry 1' ikebana performance
Audience viewing the ikebana performance at TransBona Halle, Basel
Audience viewing the ikebana performance at TransBona Halle, Basel

The Earth’s energy flows through menhirs, ancient stone markers that channel nature’s vitality to nourish the human spirit. These sites foster a deep connection between collective consciousness and the natural world, reminding us that spiritual awareness does not require isolation but thrives in empathy, kindness, and shared humanity.

The 'Menhir Tapestry 1' installation embodies this principle, weaving together community-collected objects and recorded blessings. It becomes a multi-dimensional tapestry of stories, dreams, and collective energy, reflecting the interconnectedness of culture, memory, and imagination.

By embracing diverse traditions and shared experiences, we cultivate cultural awareness, empathy, and a sense of belonging, fostering unity and deeper understanding across communities.

Photo 1 and 2: © Julian Salinas

Photo 3: © PF25 cultural projects