A26 Space is situated within the 751D·Park complex, formerly a materials station within the industrial remains of the 751 Factory. During the restoration phase, the trendy water-grinded stone and green wall skirts of that era were preserved while renovating the original structure. ‘A26’ serves as both the name of the space and a concept representing diversity and multiplicity. Presently, it encompasses a café, a small-scale Western restaurant, and a music label, forming a comprehensive ensemble engaging the senses of sight, sound, and taste.

A26 Episode is an artistic project within the realm of A26 Space. It takes the form of “mini-dramas” wherein artists serve as either directors, orchestrating live performances, or subjects, becoming objects of observation. The art pieces, accompanied by complementary culinary experiences, music, and communication, forge a novel and immersive interaction with the audience, breaking away from conventional norms in a refreshing and profound manner.

Meal yourself is the title of this project, an invitation to reflect on the relationship between food, sharing and identity. “Meal Yourself” can be understood in several ways: ‘cooking yourself’ evokes an inner process of personal development or well-being, where we simmer ideas and feelings, letting them mature, just as we prepare a dish with care. It also suggests the idea of nourishing oneself autonomously, with the help of one’s own ecosystem or through personal agriculture. On the other hand, “to eat oneself” brings an ironic or strange nuance, referring to the idea of surpassing or self-destructing by crossing one’s own limits.

This project is inspired by the many aspects of A26, a space of hospitality where people come to eat, meet friends, have a drink, see art or listen to music. The sculptures I propose create spaces for encounters, fostering human and social relationships through listening, caring and vulnerability.

As I find myself at a moment of transition in my identity and my artistic practice, this exhibition represents a milestone. It is the first to fully embody the values I now wish to defend: sculpture in relation to everyone’s body, open to the viewer and no longer just reserved for the performer. Sculptures that foster social ties through concepts of relational dynamics, sharing, attention, listening and care.the works proposed are carried by several verbs: to eat, to rest, to share, to drink, to slow down, to pour, to see, to warm up, to feel, to look, to gather, to observe and to smell. These verbs highlight the involvement of various sensory and somatic aspects in the experience of the works.