Who is Jen?
2024
Virutal Immersive Experience
Who is Jen? is a virtual experience project on distorted femininity in current Chinese culture.
With the growth of feminist activism in Chinese virtual space in the past decades, internalized misogyny and words, 性缘脑 (sexual brain), 伥鬼朋友 (demon friends), and 娇妻 (sweet wife), against those who are “condemned and denied” by feminists started to appear. Through engaging with the virtual exhibition of Jen, the audience seeks to uncover her femininity by obtaining evidence from the crowds of seven associated with Jen in various aspects. By listening to each perspective, Jen's identity, described with biases and stereotypes, seems to be gradually exposed under the spotlight.
Through the exploration of cultural trends, media influences, and individual narratives, Who is Jen? aims to create a space for reflection and understanding. In doing so, it hopes to contribute to a broader dialogue on femininity, challenging preconceived notions and fostering empathy in the virtual realm. As the audience immerses themselves in this project, they are invited to confront, question, and ultimately, redefine their perceptions of femininity in the ever- evolving landscape of contemporary Chinese culture.
With the growth of feminist activism in Chinese virtual space in the past decades, internalized misogyny and words, 性缘脑 (sexual brain), 伥鬼朋友 (demon friends), and 娇妻 (sweet wife), against those who are “condemned and denied” by feminists started to appear. Through engaging with the virtual exhibition of Jen, the audience seeks to uncover her femininity by obtaining evidence from the crowds of seven associated with Jen in various aspects. By listening to each perspective, Jen's identity, described with biases and stereotypes, seems to be gradually exposed under the spotlight.
Through the exploration of cultural trends, media influences, and individual narratives, Who is Jen? aims to create a space for reflection and understanding. In doing so, it hopes to contribute to a broader dialogue on femininity, challenging preconceived notions and fostering empathy in the virtual realm. As the audience immerses themselves in this project, they are invited to confront, question, and ultimately, redefine their perceptions of femininity in the ever- evolving landscape of contemporary Chinese culture.