声东击西 The Art of Misdirection

Video installation, cassette tape, upcycle denim fabric photo books, urushi lacquered electronics, 2026

This is a growing collection of 90’s household appliances embalmed and preserved in urushi lacquer, collaborative sewing patchwork made in collaboration with local women group, short film featuring non-actors, and cassette music production in collaboration with Ash Gardner. Made during artist residency in Guangdong Shunde (CN), supported by Hao Community Art Space 蚝宅社区艺文中心。

The Art of Misdirection


Original soundtracks: Ash Gardner

EETEE (erhu player)

Yuan Yuan (cantonese opera singer)

Concept and videos by: Wei Weng Studio


SIDE A

Parting On Good Terms/Age of Repair


SIDE B

Close Down and Prosper/Lychee

Motivation

 
SIDE A 好聚好散/修复时代
SIDE B 关门大吉/荔枝励志
 
 

The Art of Misdirection, duration 15mins. Copy right Wei Weng Studio 2026