Aaron Pond, Clavius Productions and The Rotunda are pleased to present three captivating performers making their Philadelphia debuts: the duo of shakuhachi player Hideo Sekino (from Japan) and dancer/performance artist Hsiao Chu Hsia (from Taiwan/NYC) and a solo performance from Baltimore's Lucia Li. For those unfamiliar with the shakuhachi, it's a traditional Japanese bamboo flute that originated in the 16th century that is known for its rich tonal color and versatility.
Doors will open at 7:30pm and the show will start at 8pm sharp. The event is free but a $5-10 donation is strongly suggested for the artists. All ages are welcome and masks are optional.
Hideo
Born in Tokyo, Japan. After learning different styles of shakuhachi playing, in 1986 he joined the Komuso Kenkyu-kai (monks of emptiness), a research organization on Komuso monks and their shakuhachi music. He has been performing honkyoku pieces since then in both Japan and the United States. Besides his involvement in the tradition of Komuso music, he has been active in collaboration with performing arts such as Butoh, Flamenco and Noh dances.
Instagram: @rakudoan
Web: https://www.komuso.com/people/people.pl?person=1106
Born in Tokyo, Japan. After learning different styles of shakuhachi playing, in 1986 he joined the Komuso Kenkyu-kai (monks of emptiness), a research organization on Komuso monks and their shakuhachi music. He has been performing honkyoku pieces since then in both Japan and the United States. Besides his involvement in the tradition of Komuso music, he has been active in collaboration with performing arts such as Butoh, Flamenco and Noh dances.
Instagram: @rakudoan
Web: https://www.komuso.com/people/people.pl?person=1106
Hsiao-Chu (Julia) Hsia
An artist from Taiwan now based in New York City, focusing on performance art and improvised movements. She received her master’s degree in Community Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art after a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Hsia talks about the theme of relationships, visualizing relationships between people, countries, cultures, and even between humans and nature. She is currently one of the participants in the Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program at New York Foundation for the Arts and the one of the resident artists at SÍM Residency in Iceland.
Instagram: @juliahsiartreu
Web: https://www.juliahsia.com/
An artist from Taiwan now based in New York City, focusing on performance art and improvised movements. She received her master’s degree in Community Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art after a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Hsia talks about the theme of relationships, visualizing relationships between people, countries, cultures, and even between humans and nature. She is currently one of the participants in the Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program at New York Foundation for the Arts and the one of the resident artists at SÍM Residency in Iceland.
Instagram: @juliahsiartreu
Web: https://www.juliahsia.com/
Lucia Li
Visual and sound artist, performance artist.
Was born in Xi’an China, graduated from Maryland institute college of art in 2022.
Instagram: @lucee_ia
Web: https://www.luceeyali.com/
Visual and sound artist, performance artist.
Was born in Xi’an China, graduated from Maryland institute college of art in 2022.
Instagram: @lucee_ia
Web: https://www.luceeyali.com/
Doors will open at 7:30pm and the show will start at 8pm sharp. The event is free but a $5-10 donation is strongly suggested for the artists. All ages are welcome and masks are optional.