The work preserves and records a pivotal moment in 2018 Taiwan and Asia’s queer history in which Taiwan could become the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Through audio interviews with individuals living in Taipei and a collection of ambient recordings, the artists Artist collaborators Hyojin Yoo and Nupur Mathur created two hand-woven sound embedded circular textile installation that works as speakers. During the interviews, individuals shared their personal experiences, memories, and thoughts on Taiwanese identity and democracy within the context of LGBTQ rights.

Hyojin Yoo is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and designer whose work explores how gender and identity are constructed in contemporary social structures and technological and cultural landscapes inspired through her personal experiences. She works with various mediums exploring tangible interaction. Her work has been shown in New York: IDEAS City Festival NYC, Select Art Fair, Queens Museum, Boston: Boston Cyberarts Gallery, Seoul: Coex Convention Center, and Taipei Artist Village, Taipei. Nupur is a conceptual research-based artist. She works with photo, audio, video and found materials. Her art practice is focused on revealing hidden narratives, especially related to gender and sexuality. She believes that the act of making visible that which has been kept from being seen can complicate our relationship with the past and create new imaginations for the present and future. Mathur work has been seen in the United States, India, Singapore, Germany, Israel, and Italy.

Founded in 2001, Taipei Artist Village and Treasure Hill Artist Village are building a multinational network of associative participation. With studios and accommodation for Taiwanese and international artists, this is a place where cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary forces collide and meld, generating artistic energy. This reputable residency program has included several established and outstanding international artists since its inception in 2001.