ABOUT HUANG YI & KUKA
I was born in a wealthy family. When I was 10, my parents went bankrupt due to investment losses. My family of four moved from a luxurious house; to a 40-square foot room. As a child who was constantly moving from one tiny room to another; and seeing my parents go through suicide attempts, I grew up knowing that I had to be a perfect child. I detached all my emotion- passion, anger, and sadness, to be that perfect child, and to be like a robot: obedient, friendly, outstanding, considerate, never rebellious, perhaps no personality.
As a child, my favorite cartoon was Doraemon, a Japanese animation character and a cat robot; who is always there to solve problems for his owner. Apparently I have something with robots since I was little- Is it because they represent a character that is loyal? Or is it because their destiny of being selfless? Thankfully, my parents let me choose to be a professional on stage, which became the best outlet for my compressed emotion. And I wanted to find a way to dance with a robot.
I did my research on the most advanced industrial robots, and KUKA stood out for stability, and the fluid design like the shape of human. In 2010, I called KUKA company in Taiwan. When I told them my idea, they said, “According to the regulation, when the robot is moving, human beings cannot enter the area of its action. If you can find a way, I will lend you a KUKA.”
I have found a way.
For me, “Huang Yi & KUKA” is a process; of beautifying the sorrow and sadness when I grew up. It is the expression of loneliness, self-doubt, self-realization, and self-comfort. I was trying to make a beautiful illusion, just to assure others; that everything was fine. I wanted to remind us of our simplest hope; from the very beginning, that we are all just grown up kids, but still kids.
ABOUT HUANG YI & KUKA
I was born in a wealthy family. When I was 10, my parents went bankrupt due to investment losses. My family of four moved from a luxurious house; to a 40-square foot room. As a child who was constantly moving from one tiny room to another; and seeing my parents go through suicide attempts, I grew up knowing that I had to be a perfect child. I detached all my emotion- passion, anger, and sadness, to be that perfect child, and to be like a robot: obedient, friendly, outstanding, considerate, never rebellious, perhaps no personality.
As a child, my favorite cartoon was Doraemon, a Japanese animation character and a cat robot; who is always there to solve problems for his owner. Apparently I have something with robots since I was little- Is it because they represent a character that is loyal? Or is it because their destiny of being selfless? Thankfully, my parents let me choose to be a professional on stage, which became the best outlet for my compressed emotion. And I wanted to find a way to dance with a robot.
I did my research on the most advanced industrial robots, and KUKA stood out for stability, and the fluid design like the shape of human. In 2010, I called KUKA company in Taiwan. When I told them my idea, they said, “According to the regulation, when the robot is moving, human beings cannot enter the area of its action. If you can find a way, I will lend you a KUKA.”
I have found a way.
For me, “Huang Yi & KUKA” is a process; of beautifying the sorrow and sadness when I grew up. It is the expression of loneliness, self-doubt, self-realization, and self-comfort. I was trying to make a beautiful illusion, just to assure others; that everything was fine. I wanted to remind us of our simplest hope; from the very beginning, that we are all just grown up kids, but still kids.
ABOUT HUANG YI & KUKA
I was born in a wealthy family. When I was 10, my parents went bankrupt due to investment losses. My family of four moved from a luxurious house; to a 40-square foot room. As a child who was constantly moving from one tiny room to another; and seeing my parents go through suicide attempts, I grew up knowing that I had to be a perfect child. I detached all my emotion- passion, anger, and sadness, to be that perfect child, and to be like a robot: obedient, friendly, outstanding, considerate, never rebellious, perhaps no personality.
As a child, my favorite cartoon was Doraemon, a Japanese animation character and a cat robot; who is always there to solve problems for his owner. Apparently I have something with robots since I was little- Is it because they represent a character that is loyal? Or is it because their destiny of being selfless? Thankfully, my parents let me choose to be a professional on stage, which became the best outlet for my compressed emotion. And I wanted to find a way to dance with a robot.
I did my research on the most advanced industrial robots, and KUKA stood out for stability, and the fluid design like the shape of human. In 2010, I called KUKA company in Taiwan. When I told them my idea, they said, “According to the regulation, when the robot is moving, human beings cannot enter the area of its action. If you can find a way, I will lend you a KUKA.”
I have found a way.
For me, “Huang Yi & KUKA” is a process; of beautifying the sorrow and sadness when I grew up. It is the expression of loneliness, self-doubt, self-realization, and self-comfort. I was trying to make a beautiful illusion, just to assure others; that everything was fine. I wanted to remind us of our simplest hope; from the very beginning, that we are all just grown up kids, but still kids.
ABOUT HUANG YI & KUKA
I was born in a wealthy family. When I was 10, my parents went bankrupt due to investment losses. My family of four moved from a luxurious house; to a 40-square foot room. As a child who was constantly moving from one tiny room to another; and seeing my parents go through suicide attempts, I grew up knowing that I had to be a perfect child. I detached all my emotion- passion, anger, and sadness, to be that perfect child, and to be like a robot: obedient, friendly, outstanding, considerate, never rebellious, perhaps no personality.
As a child, my favorite cartoon was Doraemon, a Japanese animation character and a cat robot; who is always there to solve problems for his owner. Apparently I have something with robots since I was little- Is it because they represent a character that is loyal? Or is it because their destiny of being selfless? Thankfully, my parents let me choose to be a professional on stage, which became the best outlet for my compressed emotion. And I wanted to find a way to dance with a robot.
I did my research on the most advanced industrial robots, and KUKA stood out for stability, and the fluid design like the shape of human. In 2010, I called KUKA company in Taiwan. When I told them my idea, they said, “According to the regulation, when the robot is moving, human beings cannot enter the area of its action. If you can find a way, I will lend you a KUKA.”
I have found a way.
For me, “Huang Yi & KUKA” is a process; of beautifying the sorrow and sadness when I grew up. It is the expression of loneliness, self-doubt, self-realization, and self-comfort. I was trying to make a beautiful illusion, just to assure others; that everything was fine. I wanted to remind us of our simplest hope; from the very beginning, that we are all just grown up kids, but still kids.
Past Tours
2017
Hangzhou, China l BMW New 5-Series Launch
June 23, 2017
Vancouver, Canada | TED Conference
April 24, 2017
Seoul, South Korea | Cel Stage
February 14-16, 2017
2016
Wroclaw, Poland | National Forum of Music
December 15, 2016
Schaffhausen, Switzerland | Stadttheater Schaffhausen
April 20, 2016
Biel / Bienne, Switzerland | Théâtre Palace
April 17, 2016
Zürich, Switzerland | Theaterhaus Gessnerallee
April 14-15, 2016
Kriens, Switzerland | Südpol Luzern
April 12, 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE | The NYUAD Arts Center
March 30-31, 2016
Sydney, Australia | Seymour Centre
March 16-19, 2016
Brisbane, Australia | Brisbane Powerhouse
February 18-20, 2016
Singapore | Esplanade
February 12-13, 2016
2015
California, USA | Artpower
Oct 14
Indiana, USA | Purdue Convocations
Oct 8
Georgia, USA | Ferst Center
October 1-2
Maryland, USA | The Clarice
September 25-26
New Taipei City, Taiwan | Cloud Gate Theater
June 26-28
New York, USA | 3LD Art & Technology Center
February 11-17
2013
Linz, Austria | Ars Electronica Tabakfabrik
September 5-8
2012
Taipei City, Taiwan | Wellspring Theater
November 19-21
Past Tours
2017
Hangzhou, China l BMW New 5-Series Launch
June 23, 2017
Vancouver, Canada | TED Conference
April 24, 2017
Seoul, South Korea | Cel Stage
February 14-16, 2017
2016
Wroclaw, Poland | National Forum of Music
December 15, 2016
Schaffhausen, Switzerland | Stadttheater Schaffhausen
April 20, 2016
Biel / Bienne, Switzerland | Théâtre Palace
April 17, 2016
Zürich, Switzerland | Theaterhaus Gessnerallee
April 14-15, 2016
Kriens, Switzerland | Südpol Luzern
April 12, 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE | The NYUAD Arts Center
March 30-31, 2016
Sydney, Australia | Seymour Centre
March 16-19, 2016
Brisbane, Australia | Brisbane Powerhouse
February 18-20, 2016
Singapore | Esplanade
February 12-13, 2016
2015
California, USA | Artpower
Oct 14
Indiana, USA | Purdue Convocations
Oct 8
Georgia, USA | Ferst Center
October 1-2
Maryland, USA | The Clarice
September 25-26
New Taipei City, Taiwan | Cloud Gate Theater
June 26-28
New York, USA | 3LD Art & Technology Center
February 11-17
2013
Linz, Austria | Ars Electronica Tabakfabrik
September 5-8
2012
Taipei City, Taiwan | Wellspring Theater
November 19-21
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Huang Yi & KUKA at Brisbane Powerhouse – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA
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