RELATIONAL PRACTICE
Fishing （2024-Ongoing）
Artist
-This ongoing performance series, developed under the methodology of A/r/tography, revolves around
interactive fishing practices to critique contemporary social issues. In collaboration with a sculptor, we
staged participatory performances at locations such as factory rooftops and art institutions. Through
audience engagement, the themes explore environmental activism, the commodification of art under
capitalism, and the constraints imposed by conventional artistic frameworks. (2024)
Mannequin Silhouette （2024）
Artist
Site-specific performance in a closing shopping mall, staging interactions between live dancers and
commercial mannequins to explore the boundaries between bodies, objects, and consumer display.
DMT IN BANFF （2025）
A participatory dance movement therapy project in Banff, designed for non-dancers and set in close dialogue with the surrounding natural environment, focusing on body awareness, mind-body connection, and movement exploration.
The Crossroads （2025）
A site-specific screen dance filmed in downtown Vancouver, blending Chinese-inspired movement, jazz, and Latin dance elements. Featuring performers in sponsored cheongsam costumes, the work unfolds in an open urban setting, inviting spontaneous encounters with passersby. The project explores cultural fusion, public performance, and the shifting identities of the dancing body across traditions and contemporary city life.
BLUES SOCIAL DANCE EVENT （2025）
A large-scale blues social dance event in Vancouver, independently conceived and organized by Shiyi Wei, from initial concept and venue coordination to artist collaborations and on-site production. Created in partnership with local media, blues dance communities, and live jazz and blues musicians, the event welcomed over 130 participants.
