Yang’s oeuvre comprises installations, utilizing a wide array of attributes and incorporating elements of performance. These meticulously timed choreographies come to life through the use of video, objects, light, and sound. Atmospheric effects, such as smoke, rain, and foam, further enhance the creation of a real and artificial world. Connecting the attributes to narrative elements, Yang engages all senses of the viewer, allowing them to see the world through a different lens. Her observations, colored by her background as the daughter of Singaporean-Chinese immigrants in the Netherlands and growing up without a mother tongue, manifest into associative and mysterious works.
In addition, she constantly seeks to discover new crafts, materials, and techniques. This ongoing exploration continuously benefits the development of her installations. She considers herself a “friendly manipulator,” utilizing the same strategies of manipulation employed by media and commercial advertisements. Through this, she hopes to have found a form that seamlessly navigates between cultures, languages, and forms of art. This leads to a sense of optimism and humor.
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