alecshao:

Beili Liu&nbsp;-&nbsp;The Mending Project (2011)
&ldquo;&hellip;Hundreds of Chinese scissors suspended from the ceiling in a shimmery cloud. The piece&nbsp;involved the artist sitting at a small black table, hand-mending patches of fabric together&nbsp;which visitors were encouraged to cut themselves near the entrance. As the performance continued,&nbsp;the piece grew as one continuous cloth and lay spread on the floor. &nbsp;
The hovering mass of the downward-pointed scissors represent the distant fear and looming&nbsp;violence present in today&rsquo;s cultural climate. The sharp blades above the artist are put in contrast&nbsp;by the silent and simple act of mending. The dichotomous result of the instant fear superimposed&nbsp;with the calming effect of the sewing created a surreal atmosphere in the room.&rdquo;
