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FLOW is an immersive art installation that confronts the fading echoes of Kuala Lumpur's Chinese heritage. Utilizing everyday materials like paper, bamboo, and Styrofoam, it highlights the stark contrast between the tangible and the intangible loss of culture.   Inspired by the legacy of the Yan Keng Dramatic Association and the Xiangyin Museum, the installation finds its home on Jalan Panggung – a once-vibrant hub for Teochew opera now facing decline. This purposeful placement speaks of the lost community surrounding Chinese opera, the dwindling presence of traditional instruments, and the erosion of rituals and performances.   The central figure is a vibrant opera performer, her colorful attire a poignant contrast to the fading significance of the art form. She holds a traditional fan – a symbol of both elegance and a once-captivating world of performance. A river-like form in red evokes the Klang River, a silent witness to the changing tides of culture. LED lights mimic the stage lights of forgotten performances, highlighting the commercialization that threatens to overshadow the heart and soul of traditional Chinese culture in the relentless pursuit of modernity.   FLOW is more than just an artwork; it is a lament. It compels viewers to confront the reality of fading traditions and question the growing chasm between heritage and the relentless march of progress, urging reflection on what might be lost to future generations.