無翼而飛 無足而走

The title of the work comes from The Theory of Money (钱神论), an essay written by the recluse Lu Bao during the Western Jin dynasty(西晋). It reflects the power and status of money in society at that time, citing the The She King(诗经) as evidence. I have integrated the performance of the work with China’s “Nuo” 傩 culture, designing the costumes and dance accordingly. I aim to symbolize consumerism through decorative buttons made of money, the skirt hem woven from ties, and the arranged environment. Combining the economic concept of the “invisible hand of the market,” I wish to reflect how excessive consumption and endless desire can harm and lead one to lose oneself.