Heteroarchive [First Trace], 2025~2026
HD video with sound, 3 min 47 sec3D printed objects, metal units, LED light, brush, magnifier with three handles
Developed during her recent residency in Paris, this video work stems from Chen’s inquiry into historical architecture and museums, in both Paris and Singapore, which she developed to reimagine their histories and reconsider the roles these institutions play in contemporary society.
Chen draws on the digital concept of the ”superquad“ from the digital software TouchDesigner – a shape capable of representing all possible forms. She juxtaposes this shape with the idea of ”heterotopia,“ which describes spaces layered with multiple meanings.
By connecting contemporary technologies with field recordings from historical sites, she creates an idiosyncratic narrative that invites audiences to encounter history from a disruptive, unconventional perspective.
Heteroarchive [First Trace], 2025, HD video with sound, 3 min 47 sec
