The Letter Writing Project is a mixed media interactive relational art work that has been installed about 6 times internationally since 1998. All museum goers are invited to come in to one of three booths and kneel, sit, or stand to write a letter of forgiveness, insight or gratitude. The letter may be sealed and mailed by the artist or curators, or left open to be shared with the other participants. The peice reminds me of Rebecca Belmore's Speaking to The Mother in that it provides an opportunity for people to verbalize/write their internal experience and to share it. There is an emphasis on the healing effects of release. We live in a society focused on collection, accumulation, labelling, defining, and security. Mingwei provides an counter experience rooted in buddist principles and valuing opening, letting go, sharing, and trust.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Relational Art Practice: Lee Mingwei
The Letter Writing Project is a mixed media interactive relational art work that has been installed about 6 times internationally since 1998. All museum goers are invited to come in to one of three booths and kneel, sit, or stand to write a letter of forgiveness, insight or gratitude. The letter may be sealed and mailed by the artist or curators, or left open to be shared with the other participants. The peice reminds me of Rebecca Belmore's Speaking to The Mother in that it provides an opportunity for people to verbalize/write their internal experience and to share it. There is an emphasis on the healing effects of release. We live in a society focused on collection, accumulation, labelling, defining, and security. Mingwei provides an counter experience rooted in buddist principles and valuing opening, letting go, sharing, and trust.
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