In my compositional performance titled "Baby Steps," I draw inspiration from a cherished home video capturing a tender moment from my early childhood. The image is of my mother patiently trying to put socks on my tiny feet, only for me to innocently strip them off again and again. This endearing interaction becomes the focal point of my artistic exploration, weaving together themes of repetitions, women figures, womanhood, and the journey of growing up as a girl. Putting on socks becomes a metaphor for the broader experiences of learning, maturing, and understanding oneself. It's almost as if I am rediscovering the art of walking and understanding my footing again.
"Baby Steps" encapsulates the universal essence of childhood, the maternal bond, and the intricate journey of self-discovery in the simple yet profound act of putting on socks. This small, repetitive gesture holds within it the larger narrative of a girl's journey.
Credit:
Lighting & Stage Designer - Vicky Kwok
IG - @Vikikwok
Website - vkwok.ca
The work and progress:
This compositional dance is a love letter to my childhood and my ever growing womanhood.