“I am a video, installation and performance artist. My work deals with the perception of being present in any given moment. To stay fully conscious and present in the moment, I suggest the human condition through a discipline of patient meditative actions, and silence. My first encounter with Ximena was ‘Floating Point Waves’ at ‘Here Arts Center.’ It brought me to find the LUDUS workshop. Her workshop helped my flexibility and core strength through, breathing, walking, crouching, and rolling exercises. Our simple movements, to understand our body, became dance. Even seeking absolute stillness became a dance. It was a great practice for discovering my hidden energy and connecting with myself, and with others. It was profound offering for the physical introspection of the Self, and of intimate collaboration and trust. At the end, through training and improvisation, I was able to use all of my senses, and drew from my imagination, and it changed my perception of myself within the world. I recommend this workshop to anyone who would try to step away from the ego, find their inner voice, and connect with their core energy through body movements. I will look forward to doing it again, with deep appreciation.”
– Jayoung Yoo, LUDUS Workshop Participant, 2012