Silent Resonance

"SILENT RESONANCE" is a costume installation that uses performance as activism to reflect the herstory of WWII comfort women—who were forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese military—and to warn against contemporary sexual violence. Beyond documenting the performance through film, this work incorporates the following contexts: 1) Theatre for the People - This work puts Boal’s theatre theory into practice by selecting performance venues associated with foundations addressing related issues or communities connected to their historical contexts. This approach encourages the public to voice their thoughts, fostering social dialogue through the concept of “world-making things” (Deepwell, 2020). 2) Street Theatre - Street theatre is a form of performance art that takes place in public spaces, using interactive experiences to engage audiences with social issues. It serves as a form of activism, challenging the status quo and raising awareness of critical topics. 3) Immersive Installation - By creating an intimate space, this work transforms public areas into immersive installations that emphasize interaction between the piece and its audience. Viewers are required to become part of the work, allowing them to personally experience the oppressive environments that comfort women endured in caves, tents, or military trucks during the war.