The Lost Golden Lotus, by Chisato Minamimura: Artist Q&A

The Lost Golden Lotus is a powerful new immersive film installation that reimagines the haunting legacy of China’s traditional foot binding cultural practices through a richly layered, sensory experience.

Enter a world shaped by beauty and pain, where projected film, scent, taste, and tactile soundscapes converge to unearth the hidden histories of the “three-inch golden lotus”, once a symbol of femininity and status, now a site of reflection and resistance.

With the air scented by lavender and agarwood, traditional Chinese teas inviting quiet ritual, and vibrotactile sound allowing you to feel the story, this installation engages the body as deeply as the mind.

Join artist Chisato Minamimura and her collaborators from China as they discuss the making of the Lost Golden Lotus, and reflect on identity, autonomy, and the enduring impact of cultural memory.

To see the Film:

The film installation lasts for 15 minutes and will be played on loop from 12-3pm, and 4-5pm. You are welcome to wander down at any time that suits you, or you can book tickets via eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-lost-golden-lotus-by-chisato-minamimura-tickets-1500522115039?aff=oddtdtcreator

Access

The Q&A will have BSL/English Interpretation.

If you have any questions about access, please email team@cripticarts.org.

Alternatively, if you have question about access at the venue, please email info@taratheatre.com or call the team on 020 8333 4457.

Content & Health Warnings:

Content Warnings: The work explores the traditional Chinese culture of foot binding. Some images and animations depict this in creative ways.

Health Warnings: Other Strong scents; oils, diffusers, Food/drinks given to audience members.

About Chisato Minamimura

Chisato Minamimura is a Deaf performance artist, choreographer, and BSL art guide. Born in Japan and now based in London, Chisato has created, performed, and taught internationally. She is currently a Work Place artist at The Place. Chisato originally trained at Trinity Laban in London and holds a BA in Japanese Painting, as well as an MA from Yokohama National University.

Chisato’s choreography and performance work are shaped by her unique perspective as a Deaf artist. She is continually exploring ways to visualise sound and music through movement, using dance and technology to share her experiences of sensory perception and human connection.

About Liberty Festival

Liberty Festival is the Mayor of London’s flagship disability arts festival, platforming some of the most exciting disabled creatives, showcasing bold, innovative work for free that excites, challenges and reframes disability for audiences across the capital and hosted in each London Borough of Culture.

CRIPtic Arts is a disabled-led arts organisation creating an artistic landscape where disabled people can flourish

Any questions?

Email the team at team@cripticarts.org and we'll be happy to help.