In "There" in a loop, I explore the pervasive human condition of perpetual transition—a relentless pursuit of 'there'. This performance piece, situated against the dynamic backdrop of the Vancouver Art Gallery, enlisted 13 artists to embody the ceaseless journey of thought and desire that loops from the present to the past, to the future, and back again.

Positioned within an 8'X8'X8' wooden cube, the performers adorned themselves with mirror-film cubes that obscured their heads, creating a stark contrast of reflective surfaces and human form. The instructions were simple, yet profound: enact a set of repetitive movements within the constraints of the cube, in sync yet individually cocooned in darkness. The amplified breathing sounds filled the space, underscoring the intimacy of self-reflection in the obscured void of the cubes.

This performance mirrors the boxed-in existence of contemporary life, where ambition and routine overshadow spontaneity and presence. The mirror cubes, resting heavily on performers’ heads, reflect the surrounding cityscape, transforming each individual into an extension of the urban expanse—a commentary on our integration with the workspaces we inhabit, be they glass skyscrapers or the confinements of our digital screens.

Through the lens of "There" in a loop, I convey the paradox of presence within boundaries—the silent echoes of individuality within a collective rhythm, the harmonious flow within a set perimeter. This artwork stands as a visual metaphor for life as we know it: an infinite loop of reaching 'there', a space where we are simultaneously connected and isolated, visible yet invisible, present but always looking beyond.