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The Sound of Shadows 影之声 A meditative program on silence, shadow, and the poetics of restraint In many cultures, silence is seen as absence. But in traditional Chinese and Southeast Asian aesthetics, silence can be presence. A space where meaning breathes. A gesture that leaves room. A voice that resonates without speaking. The Sound of Shadows 影之声 invites you into that space. Over five poetic video reflections and a series of written meditations, we explore: • The aesthetics of silence in Chinese painting and poetry (留白, 幽玄) • How gamelan rhythms and garden design reveal presence through pause • What we inherit through echoes, unspoken language, and cultural restraint • How leadership and trust are shaped by what is left unsaid This program is not designed to be rushed. It unfolds slowly — through image, sound, and reflection. You’ll find: • Five short video essays (4–6 minutes each) • A series of articles and poetic reflections • A multimedia photo essay • Two live sessions (opening and closing) to frame and reflect on the journey Whether you’re a listener, a leader, or someone learning to be quiet with purpose, this program offers space to reflect on how less can hold more. This isn’t the first sound. It’s the moment before. And you’re already inside it.
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