On a long sheet of polymer fastened to the exhibition wall, Philip Després wears his heart on his sleeve. In a letter that recalls his journey with Yahndawa’, the performer admits his unease and resistance to participating in the exchange. Després resorts to humility, favouring a gentler style than that of his habitual performances, opting to listen and focus on the learning still to come. His letter addresses the challenges that can arise when we nurture relationships between people who don’t share identities or culture, and whom we may otherwise be oblivious to. With sense and sensibility, the artist delivers the letter during a performance, navigating both public and intimate spaces.

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