The Stranger, Arts on Site, June 2024
The Stranger
Yang Sun & Poets
November 7, 8pm
Hi-ARTS Studio
The Stranger sits at the intersection of dance and installation, delving into the stories of immigrants and resident aliens in the United States across generations.
Sitting at the intersection of dance and installation, The Stranger spans generations of immigrants and resident aliens in the United States. Capturing their stories, and those of the lead artist: frustration with foreign language, illusional strivings to fit in, anger and helplessness in defending an identity, or fears towards indeterminate visa application. Yet, this is only one piece of a larger story. The Stranger captures these stories.
“Coming to the United States from China for high school, my teenage years have been filled with questions about my place in both the U.S. and my motherland – frustration with the foreign language, illusional strivings to fit in, anger and helplessness in defending my identity or fears towards indeterminate visa application. Yet, the above is only one piece of a larger story. I am curious about other immigrants' stories, and their complicated shared emotions: fear, hope, sorrow, anger...The Stranger captures their stories and mine." — Yang Sun
Health & Safety
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Accessibility
Artspace PS109 is an ADA-compliant building. Elevators are available via the main entrance, and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The main entrance’s outdoor gates do not have an ADA push button and may be heavy to open. If you know you will need assistance, please contact us in advance. For any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at (718) 497-4282 (voice only) or info@hi-artsnyc.org.