The latest performance by 64-year-old artist Yang Liping has once again caused controversy. Recently, some netizens posted photos of the performance scene, Yang Liping and a male dancer were thinly dressed, made various intimate postures, and even touched sensitive parts, this performance caused heated discussions among the public for a while.
In an interview with the media, Yang Liping responded to large-scale questions about the performance. She and her team have a different view of this, arguing that art and pornography are two different concepts that cannot be confused. For the performance of the actor wearing a thong, she explained that it was to express the dedication of the whole body feathers to obtain the freedom of the female peacock, just as a person is born with nothing.
Yang Liping's team believes that there is no problem with their way of expression, and the so-called "large-scale" is just to better express the connotation of ideas. Perhaps the performance effect is not "shocking" enough, which may not be in line with Yang Liping's original intention when she created it. Although her response could not convince all the audience, she hoped to give a hint in advance before the performance, especially for child audiences and minors, whether psychological counseling was needed so that they could better understand and accept it.
It is reported that this is not the first time that Yang Liping has caused controversy because of her performance. As early as June this year, her dance with an actor was criticized because the actor only wore underwear. At that time, Yang Liping explained that the male actor went on stage naked in order to dedicate feathers, and she praised this dance as her favorite, because the male peacock actor did not have any decoration, he could only express it with body language, and the whole body was naked to better reflect the artistic conception.
In contrast, Yang Liping's clothing on stage is relatively decent, and the audience is more sensitive to the actress's dress, which is more likely to cause controversy. In order to achieve a shocking effect, she can only put her mind on the actor. Although this kind of costume is not a large-scale on the art stage, it is indeed difficult to accept a performance such as "Yin and Yang Double Cultivation" directly on the stage.
It is understood that when "The Rite of Spring" was arranged in July this year, Yang Liping also faced controversy. As an old artist, she finally chose to bravely rush forward. Although her performance caused controversy, it also showed her persistent pursuit of art and the courage to constantly break through.
Through Yang Liping's performance, we can't help but think, where are the boundaries of art? What exactly is large-scale? The answer to this question may vary, and each of us should be open to appreciating the diversity of art and experiencing the deep ideas expressed by artists. Let's look forward to Yang Liping continuing to bring us more surprises and touches in future performances.
