If I'm a daylily
This project originated from my Chinese name, Zixuan. Within my name, the character "Xuan" (萱 xuān) represents the orange daylily (Hemerocallis fulva). While my parents mentioned that the plant symbolizes resilience and females in China, I never delved deeper into its significance. Through this project, I seized the opportunity to immerse myself in understanding and embodying the essence of an orange daylily. Through performance, I became an orange daylily. I portrayed some of their behaviors and characteristics. This immersive experience not only allowed me to connect more deeply with the life of daylilies but also aimed to provide the audience with a perspective that sees daylilies, and all living beings, from a more equal and empathetic angle.
