Mynah - studio/field work
Mynah project was a response to the rapid urbanisation of the surrounding areas and our implications in this process as artists and art institutions. Within 7 days the structure built out of biscuits was consumed by the birds and the site increasingly a ruin. The birds were set free.
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"Speed up the integration of urban and rural" government slogan appropriated. Beigao village demolition.

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Demolition of Beigao Village just 2km from our residency.

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Art space demo - a typical scene.

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Platform China studio.

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Buying the Mynah birds at Cao Changdi Market

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Mynahs sampling their environment to be - waffers.

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Platform China resident dog - Cheche introduction to birds.

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Julia Fu, intern with Platform - our assistant/interpreter/lifes saver - without her we would not have been able to do this!

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Constructing buidling out of waffer biscuits.

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Egg and waffer walls.

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Ana working with Julia on translation.

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The mask development.

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Don tackles floor in-situ.

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Site in progress.

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Bird entry into vitrine and water well for birds.

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Lifting glass sheet with helpers - AK Dolven and crew.

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Last minute adjustments - arms too short!

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Installing masks.

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Student from Peking Operatic School. Had a great talk abou the work.

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Don at the gate!