Rui Yamaguchi creates works which transform subtle gestures and everyday objects into poetic or political metaphors that reveal the social structures underscoring the everyday. Working across various media—including text, dance, video, installation and performance—Rui’s research-driven practice centres on collaboration and community engagement, while being attuned to historical and urban contexts. An emphasis on mutual understanding and navigating perceived boundaries is core to his process. He carefully documents interactions with individuals from the community which serves as a reflection of the complexities within contemporary social dynamics.

While in residence, Rui will conduct research on cultural identity and migration in Singapore. Through participatory workshops and community engagements, he will document these encounters and transform them into multimedia works that examine how everyday practices can bridge diverse communities and devise alternative knowledge systems.

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Portrait image on listings page courtesy of Takumi YANO
Hero banner: Image courtesy of HOT SANDWICH MAKERS CLUB- I'M FROM HUMAN -
Project to Support Emerging Media Arts Creators Presentation Exhibition, Tokyo, 2025
Photo by Ujin Matsuo

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