Butoh Artist in Residence, Taipei 79

The last day of the artist in residence at Treasure Hill Artist Village.

I have some daily routines here.

I clime down the stairs,

 go outside

turn right, there is the small temple.

pray.

Sometimes, there's a person who comes earlier than me and prays.

after that, turn right. go down the slope...

at the entrance of this village

there is the big temple; Treasure Hill temple.

Always a old lady monk sticks a big incense first in the morning.

I pray and go running

across the small river

Sometimes I see people who are fishing and dogs which take a rest here.

Under this high speed road, I see runners who join a race every weekends.

People run, walk, get on a bicycles

I take a photo at this point mostly every day.

sit down a chair and take a rest at this small temple

I see the river and the city 新台北 in front of me.

Someone put fruits, snacks, flowers or holy ornaments sometimes. I found golden paper jacket and 3 boats today.

It's time to row a boat.

I start running again.

There is a peaceful big park.

Some brave people who had passions for social justice and tried to change the world were killed here by the government in 1950.

Now many people, couples and families come here and enjoy their life.

Keep running

This place is the goal of my running.

Sometimes I'm alone here and sometimes there are other people who stay here and spend their relaxing time; talking, singing, stretching body, reading news papers, checking smart phone...

They don't pray here, but I feel gods.

go back to Treasurer Hill

Go back to Treasure Hill temple

I enter the temple and climb the stairs

pray to many gods, but usually I don't think any particular desires, just praying.

I've stayed here for 79 days.

come back my accommodation

I went to the close cafe "3 cats cafe" for eating lunch.

This beef noodle is the best I've ever ate.

When I finished eating lunch, it started raining strongly

I heard thunders too.

I started packing my luggage.

When I finished it, the rain became lighter.

I came back to the cafe again and drunk the last cafe latte.

The rain stopped.

Good bye my room.

The time has past.

Many people come here and pray.

At 5 pm, the gate of the temple close.

The 2 guardians protect it every night and wait for the sunrise.

Good bye Treasure Hill.

You gave me lots of priceless treasures.

You are one of the important parts of my butoh life.

Butoh | Emiko Agatsuma / 我妻 恵美子 | 舞踏 | AGAXART