Deep Breath | 新媒体舞蹈艺术作品 Original

Deep Breath is a contemporary dance performance that reinterprets the life of Korean sea women, known as 'Haenyeo', through the lens of human breath. Inspired by their daily struggle for survival, where every breath is precious yet often sacrificed, the performance captures the essence of their deep journey. The profound breaths of the 'Haenyeo', filled with the trials of their existence, resonate deeply within the performance.
The concept of 'Breath' in Korean traditional dance symbolises the harmony between body and mind, serving as a means to express our inner selves. This power of breath fosters understanding and empathy across cultures, crucial in today's globalised society for respecting diversity through shared experiences.

Deep Breath combines choreography, projection, light, and sound to immerse the audience in the graceful movements of the 'Haenyeo' and the depths of the sea, evoking reflection and resonance through the fusion of human breath and oceanic sounds. It aims to unite people in the depth of life's moments through movement, fostering connection and resonance.

In collaboration with choreographer Donna Kim, I and Chang Meng contributed the stage visual art for Deep Breath. Utilizing dynamic projections responded to soundscapes, we sculpted an immersive audiovisual experience that mirrors the depths of the ocean and the breath of the Haenyeo. Through multimedia storytelling, we amplified the core concept of "breath," fostering an environment where audiences can deeply connect with the emotions and narratives woven into the performance.


Presented at Platform Theatre, Central Saint Martins
29. Nov. 2023


Creative Director / Choreographer : Donna Kim
Performer : Donna Kim, Harry Symington, Jacob Zang, Simone Martis
Visual Director : Seong Kim
Art Director : Chang Meng
Sound Design & Composition：Zhao Jiajing
Light Design: Chang Meng, Ke Peng
Projection Mapping : Chang Meng, Ke Peng
Documentation : Harry Ma
Glass maker : Zidi Gong
Costume Design : Yuxuan Feng
Costume Assistant : Yixuan Qiu
Hair & Make up : Dongha Kim
Stage Assistant : Kaixin Yuan
Photography : Amber Derrick
Film : Sunghoon Song
Special thanks to
Peter Brooks, Athina Vahla, CSM Performance Technical Team