Reinhabiting in Huaniao Island

This paper argues that the loss of cultural memories is an essential issue challenges social transformation in Chinese rural regeneration and proposes 'reinhabiting place' as a potential to empower traditional community contribute renewing connections. Based on my experience residency period other artists' practice Huaniao Island, this portfolio explores 'culture aphasia' revitalization island. It investigates 2nd Island International Public Art Festival's engagement how creative strategies operate reinhabit place re-establish The text artists work proactively with residents visitors, reconstruct memories, renew affective community.