Anchi Lin (Ciwas Tahos): Indigenous Taiwan artist

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Inspired by a story told to her by an Indigenous elder, Taipei-based artist Anchi Lin, also known by her Atayal name Ciwas Tahos, is working on a new multi-media installation. Anchi has dedicated her research and creative work to exploring the Indigenous space of Temahahoi, a place where queer, gender non-conforming people lived and could communicate with bees, who were also their protection from approaching intruders. Combining new technology, handmade ceramics and traditional bee chasing skills, Anchi Lin celebrates her Indigenous culture and identity in her work. Anchi Lin talks in her studio to Lucy Collingwood, as she works on the performance elements of her video installation. Then from a forest deep in the Taiwan countryside, we follow Anchi as she learns the art of wild bee chasing from an Indigenous elder. Lucy then joins Anchi Lin as she prepares to take part in an exhibition in Switzerland. Together they gather stones on the shores of Lake Zurich, traditionally used to protect bee hives, to stack as the final part of her installation. Produced by Lucy Collingwood for the BBC World Service. Executive Producer: Andrea Kidd (Photo: Anchi Lin (Ciwas Tahos). Credit: Julia Kingham)