Showing posts with label Barcelona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barcelona. Show all posts

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Closure

This has been a rich one and half years. All the flashbacks remind me how an open heart can take me to the most amazing experience.  Though I had an intense self-conflict with the angry child within me the last two months, it brought me to the reality of my imperfection.  I am no saint.  To understand and accept my human weakness is a crucial step to make peace with myself.  No quick fix or short cut. There is always a journey from one point to another.  Yet it is filled with beautiful scenes along the way.

The moment has come. It's time to go home. Yes, there are still hundreds of lessons to learn in order to reach that inner peace I desire, but I already have the double courage required to face the unknowns in a familiar land.

I am ready.

閉起雙眼,緊緊地擁抱,有一度暖意由內湧上,兩頰濕了,別離雖然傷感,但這是快樂的淚水,不捨難忘的經歷,卻慶幸一起走過的點滴。

年半的旅程,我真的成長了,身心靈都有前所未有的衝擊,更在最後兩個月跟一直潛藏體內的怒孩交手,他是自我的反射,有點無理,不順他意會隨時爆發,對於個性強硬執著的我,其實很容易跌進牛角尖,與自我掙扎得你死我活,然而成長就是如此,認識及接受自己的不漂亮,在包容中慢慢跟這一面相處。

坐在回港的長途客機上,有機會慢慢數算生命之河帶我遊歷過的地方,回想起開放態度令我嚐到遍地開花的滋味。離開需要勇氣,回來需要更多,一直以為我會抱著戰戰競競的心態回程,但現在竟無半點恐懼,只知道香港有大堆計劃等著我去進行,盼望在百忙之中,仍有心力沉澱、消化及應用所學到的功課。

歐洲之旅暫告一段落,我自給自足地由零開始闖出一條血路,途中有太多好人好事,不能一一盡錄,縱然前路充滿未知,但信念早已堅定,我親愛的,豁然開朗地向前走吧!


Life has never been the same.
Dream Come True - performance with live music.
The moment first connected me with the band, Pierre & the Flying Mousaka Eaters.
Gotta love your posture, Mikey & LinLin!
Yes, I'm naked and WHITE!
Is this butoh or what?
Dance, my subconscious, dance!
Outdoor karaoke = live X-factor in Berlin
Alley. Graffiti. Berlin.
My first taste of cycling through a European city.  Love it!
A long stopover at Bergamo gave me a chance to see this beautiful old town in Italy.
Castle in the hill.
Back to Barcelona.  Will always remember this moment in the "forbidden mountain".
The protest for Catalonia Independence felt like a festival with numerous tourists.
My first & last Third Floor Poker Night - fun game & crowd!
What a beautiful couple! LOL! 
A city nearby - Tarragona is filled with Roman influence.
Look at the sky.  Something is coming...
Blind-folded experience with the students.
Other senses are often amplified when sight is covered. 
Mural painting in action at David's cafe.
Soar with the flow.
Concert in the street during Merce Festival - extremely crowded and sweaty...
Great fun with dear Natalia when David is not around, ha!
My love & hate relationship with the handsome Sitges.
My love Anabel!!!  You light is radiating.  Seeing you again soothed my soul.  
Painting in the square.  Love making art in public space.
The famous Girona - a gorgeous old town.
Wandering in a historic city is always enjoyable, especially with your loved one. ;)
Though most museums are closed on Monday, the atmosphere is much more relaxing.
The highlight of the visit was this raw food cafe by spiritual chef - vegetables can be vibrant with rich flavors too!
A Tibetan Buddhist temple in Catalonia?!
Let's travel in time.
The long anticipated hike in amazing Bellver.  Love, is it really that cold?
We got visitors during lunch by the river!
Gentle & easy, my friends.
What a proud looking bull in the mountains.
Calming landscape.  Hope I'll be back with more time to taste and feel.
My favorite people in Barcelona chilling before departure to the last mini trip.
Introducing the magnificent Zaragoza in Spain (finally out of Catalonia).
This city is influenced by 4 different cultures - Christian, Hebrew, Muslim Aragonese.
"Chilling" with the ladies behind us...
The biggest freshwater Aquarium in Europe.  My dad would love it.
Drawing 101 by the sunset - a charming moment to stay in my mind.
Last stopover in London to farewell with all my dear friends.  George, thanks for your confirmation with my REAL emotions and your friendship throughout my journey.
Jess, you rock!!!  Miss you much.
I won't even try to explain what happened here.  So glad to see you again, Michela, Cedric & Jesus.
This is it.  Off to go the next day.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

T'estimo

“Sometimes, to lose balance for love is part of living balance in life.”

The morning following my first introduction lecture and performance in Bielsko-Biala, my mind started dancing bright early and finally dragged me out of bed around 7am.  Great, the perfect time for catching this slogan, finishing the movie Eat, Pray, Love, and writing it all down.

Since this is an artist residency, I have been walking around and brainstorming what to make in this little Polish city the past 1.5 week.  My concept involves using old abandoned buildings in the city, so permission has to be granted from the officials.  Who knows if I can actually work on them or have to change this and that to fit the regulation?  I’m not really worried.  One way or the other, art will grow through me to meet the world.

Seeing Julia Roberts travel through cities to find herself reminds me of my own time this past year.  After all the wild experience, I also met my love.  Perhaps it’s silly to think too far ahead.  When you meet that special someone who touches your soul and sparks up that fierce passion within you, what else can you do but to love and be loved? 

Now is the moment to live.  Let it be.  Miss him as your heart moves, send him your soothing vibe, meditate to simply be who you are, experiment your body in performance, create the form that has been growing in your subconscious… 

Whatever life brings to you, behold and flow.

或許我很傻,愛上一個未必有結果的異地戀人、在表演中把身心赤祼祼地表露、幻想可以在這個波蘭小市鎮進行接近不可能的計劃但這些憑真心幹的傻事,卻正正是生命中不能或缺及令人感到活著的重要元素。

這個小城很寧靜,物價指數偏低,最好的娛樂便是行街市,每每買到又平又靚的蔬果,我都不禁沾沾自喜,上星期完成了第一場演講及表演,雖然裝置計劃仍未獲批,但我並不焦急,藝術已經在我體內蠢蠢欲動,時機一到,她便會破繭而出。

生命之河帶我不住遊歷,不同體驗的機會接踵而來,既然有幸能與心靈接通的人墮進愛河,便在思念中送他暖心的能量,然後靜坐冥想時繼續學習回歸真我,放膽去創作試驗身體及藝術的可能性。

隨流水漂動,讓遍地開花。

Et trobo a faltar!
My usual sight in Sitges everyday!
My beloved David was about to open a cafe, so I tried to help as much as possible.  Here I was working on two doors.
To be honest, I actually quite enjoyed painting the bench.
Let's check out the wine cellar of the supplier, baby.
The not-so-manual process of the wine.
Most people would be thrilled about this kind of wine tasting, but I was more excited about the biscuit sticks which were served with the wine.
More self-amusement while waiting for friends, lalala...
Always an enjoyable time with lovely Linda!
Why so serious, my love?
I made the lunch for my favorite people in Barcelona. Yup!
Lin Lin, miss you already. :P
Artist making quick portraits for the cafe! 
I maybe the only Asian in the series, but is there something wrong with my eyes or what?
What kind of face would be appropriate when you miss the stop to your destination?
The main street of Bielsko-Biała.
Both Kostas & I love this gallery bar.
The back terrace is an awesome place to chill!
Do you find this old town square a little messy?
Abandoned buildings are my target.  What kind of art will grow on them?  Permission is the question.
Without any specific instruction, I went on the quest for the lake.
Though the lake wasn't exactly what I expected, at least I got some sun, swim & green!
How wonderful is this moment.
What do you think about life?
Charming night view of the city.
Nice company, delicious food, beautiful view...  what more do you want?
The Spanish artists, Juan & Naza, working hard on their mural.
Two connected coffees in "little Vienna".
Best dessert in town to wrap up Conney's 3-days visit.
Thank you for all the joy, comfort, and laughters you brought, my dear!
The organizer of my artist residence - Bielska BWA Gallery.
The spacious exhibition area.
Ready?
Slow down and feel.
Performing with my past.