The Spirit Keepers of Makuta'ay

Québéc

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2019

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11

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Synopsis

Shot on location in the traditional Amis territory, The Spirit Keepers of Makuta' ay travels through villages on the east coast of Taiwan, where nature, colonization and population migration merge to create a unique spiritual landscape. The hand processed super 8 unravels mixed faith expressions from Daoist ritual possession to Presbyterian funeral, from personal prayers to collective resilience, all the while attempting to trace the memories of past Amis sorcerers.

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Yen Chao Lin

Yen-Chao Lin 林延昭 is a Taipei-born Montreal-based multidisciplinary artist. Through means of intuitive play, collaboration, scavenging and collecting, her tactile practice often incorporates various craft techniques, such as copper enameling, ceramic, textile, and gilding; creating installations, sculptures, and experimental films. Her works have been shown at Art Metropole (Toronto), Berlinale, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Hong-gah Museum (Taipei), Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, OBORO (Montreal), SAVVY Contemporary (Berlin), SBC Gallery of Contemporary Art (Montreal), among others.

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Date and Time

May 23, 2024 7:30 PM

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May 23, 2024 9:00 PM

Location

Dazibao Gallery

Film Category

Media Type

Short Film

Curator

kimura byol lemoine