In dialogue with the exhibition New Abstracts: Recent Acquisitions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), wellness coach and fifth-generation Baguazhang martial arts instructor Yunuen Rhi (we/they/them) led a self-healing movement-based workshop. Participants were invited to reflect on the abstract vocabularies of the new collection pieces and to imprint the exhibition space with the movement calligraphy of their Taoist-Buddhist ancestral practice. This two-hour workshop was a gentle exploration of the infinite possibilities of material form and gesture within the personal and collective body.
No experience was necessary. A presentation of context was provided. The workshop was open to all bodies and abilities aged 18 years and older. ASL interpretation was provided courtesy of Pro Bono ASL.