Currently on view, Movana Chen: Knitting Conversations is a monumental installation by artist Movana Chen reflecting on female labour, personal and shared memories, material transformation, and time. Originally conceived as a participatory work, Knitting Conversations was first exhibited in 2013 where audience members were invited to contribute to the work by bringing along a treasured book to shred into yarn, as the artist and participants knitted and conversed. This August, Movana Chen invites visitors to participate and exchange personal stories under the installation, experiencing a unique connection with others.

Movana Chen (b. 1974) focuses on creating a safe and nurturing situation to foster new and intimate connections. In this drop-in participatory experience, participants will knit together stories of different people with paper yarn made with shredded maps of Hong Kong and Southern China. The artist and M+ Educators will initiate conversations, encouraging participants to talk and share with others on site. In tandem with the act of knitting, enjoy the moment and share your experiences, emotions, and ideas. You are welcome to bring along and contribute maps of Hong Kong and Southern China as materials for this collective work. The product of the programme will become a part of the artist’s new project A Home for All.

Artist Movana Chen will be facilitating the experience at M+ on designated weekends on 10, 11, 17, and 18 August, 14:00–17:30.