YangZhi-yan

Biography

A multi-disciplinary performance maker and researcher, a member of _ao_ao_ing ensemble, with MA in Performance Making (Goldsmiths) and BA in Literature and History of art (HKU). She shifts deftly between the artistic, technical, and theoretical aspects of performance. Her recent practices focus on reflecting on contemporary daily encounters, especially in the urban context, and exploring alternative angles to understand and experience space and place, with an interest in sound as a medium and food as materials.

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A minimalist, blueprint-style line drawing of a lunar-rover-style vehicle set against a dark grid background, created as the key visual for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Presence'. The design evokes themes of technology and futurism, reflecting the aesthetic exploration of the future of performance. Key visual for the future of performance, Presence

Presence

17/3/2023 至 26/3/2023

Presence Phase 2 is an immersive telepresence performance. Control robotic vehicles to explore real-world sites and unlock stories in this hybrid work.

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Technical Director Yang Zhi-yan shares her dedication to the craft in this portrait from the 'Daughters of the Theater' series.

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Presence' (《遙距在場》), performer Yang Zhi-yan wears a straw hat and gardening gloves, kneeling on a wooden deck as they interact with a black, boxy, wheeled robot. The scene captures an intimate, curious exchange between human and machine amidst lush greenery, highlighting the experimental nature of Rooftop Productions' latest stage work. Yang Zhi-yan reflects on the seasonal work, noting: 'July is preparing for the spring sowing. Why don’t you catch up with this opportunity too?'

Performer Yang Zhi-yan explores the boundary between nature and technology in this rehearsal scene: 'July is preparing for the spring sowing. Why don’t you catch up with this opportunity too?'

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Presence' (《遙距在場》), performer Yang Zhi-yan crouches outdoors on a wooden deck, wearing a straw hat and an orange t-shirt. She smiles warmly while interacting with a mobile robotic device mounted with a smartphone, reflecting the show’s exploration of technology and human connection. 'Found July drying tea leaves; do you want some? Ask July!'

Performer Yang Zhi-yan interacts with the robotic device during a rehearsal for 'Presence'. Found July drying tea leaves; do you want some? Ask July!

Promotional video thumbnail for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Presence' (遙距在場), featuring a widescreen cinematic shot on a sandy beach. A man wearing a bucket hat and a bright blue t-shirt is kneeling in the sand, smiling warmly as he interacts with a small, remote-controlled robot labeled 'Presence'. The setting suggests a blend of technology and human connection, characteristic of modern experimental stage performance. The scene is brightly lit with a hazy, natural outdoor aesthetic, capturing a moment of discovery.

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