The performance begins with a camcorder on a tripod “recording” the audience beyond the frame, audience can still interact with the frame on yet under a risk of being watched. Then I came in and replace the camcorder with myself sitting at its position for the other half of the time. As the audience touch the trigger, I raised my head staring directly at them.

It was my first public performance art, and its preparation, rehearsal, duration and the crowds’ objective reactions all reminded me how the power dynamics between the artist and the audience can shift so suddenly and easily, it gave me a much clearer view on who my artworks are working towards. In a public environment, the definition of personal vulnerability changed for me in a positive way as I am able to implement influence to and exchange power with those who are viewing on the other side.