Born and raised in Taiwan, Kuan Hsieh never questioned the knowledge instilled in him while growing up. It was only when he studied abroad and was shocked by the cultural diversity in New York City that Hsieh once again tried to sort out his perception of Taiwanese identity. Through his body movements and suffering in performance, Hsieh questions the unsolved historical entanglements between communities, challenging the ambiguity of Taiwan’s status in the world. Rather than presenting answers, The Ghosts That Linger means to initiate the conversations and discussions that Taiwan desperately needs.

This project is dedicated to the lost cultures, ethnicities, and the truths of historical events submerged by the tides of time. One day, the Taiwanese will free themselves from the entanglement of historical ghosts. Then future generations will no longer need to bear the burden of the past, allowing repressed emotions to be expressed again.