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Improvisation Is Life Happening for Real | Art Study Journey
In this workshop and improvised performance in Shanghai, I explored how different bodies meet, respond, and support one another without fully knowing what will happen next. For me, improvisation is not simply inspired by life—it reflects the way I actually move through everyday life: observing, initiating, getting stuck, accepting help, and responding to what is already happening.

Gene Zhai
Aug 139 min read


Allowing and Transforming “Imperfection” | Art Study Journey
Through a clown theatre training journey in Beijing, I began to re-examine my own “imperfections” and discovered new possibilities of expression through my body, humor, and authentic self.

Gene Zhai
Apr 116 min read


Drawing the Life Stories of the “China Doll” Community
The exhibition felt very different from anything I had done before. In the past, I usually drew either to meet a commercial brief or to express my own aesthetics, emotions and sense of humour. I rarely had to think too much about “identity.” This time was different. Because the exhibition centred on rare disease, I naturally felt a stronger sense of responsibility while I was drawing.

Gene Zhai
Mar 80 min read


Apple’s Free & Connected Dance TOT | Art Study Reflection
I am very grateful to Apple (陈美苹) for the sincere and patient way she guided us and shared her practice. During the first two days, movement opened up the body’s memories...

Gene Zhai
Nov 9, 20250 min read
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