SHEN XIN 沈莘

  • Shen Xin and Sungmee Kim sitting in the middle of the Serpentine Pavilion designed by Francis Kéré, engaged in a performance of conversations and translations, the sky is dark, the centre of the performance is lit
  • A close up of Shen Xin and Sungmee Kim sitting in the middle of the Serpentine Pavilion designed by Francis Kéré, engaged in a performance of conversations and translations, they are both wearing dark coloured clothing, their faces are lit by lighting

half-sung, half-spoken

29:08 / single channel video / colour / stereo / HD / performative event at Serpentine Pavilion designed by Francis Kéré / 2017

A live interpretation of Provocation of the Nightingale by Shen Xin and Sungmee Kim.

Performers: Kim Sung Mi, Shen Xin

Cinematographer: Imran Perretta

Location: Serpentine Pavilion designed by Francis Kéré

Sound Recording: Serpentine Galleries

Special thanks to Lama Yeshe Wisdom Image Archive. Commissioned and supported by Serpentine Galleries, London.