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I'm Lisa Hsia, an independent writer and artist. This is my personal/creative blog and hub website. To see more of my work, explore the sidebar below.
Until April 2012, I'd lived all 30 of my years in California, but my husband and I are now traveling the world.
Current location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Artist statement (2012)
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Chickens (2011)
The Sketchbook Project (2010)
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Pina: context and experience
My take on Pina: They say “talking about music is like dancing about architecture.” What happens when you try to make a film about dance? It works, and it doesn’t, and it does. Continue reading
Posted in shows and events
Tagged 3d, background, context, dance, film, movies, pina, pina bausch, talking about art, wim wenders
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More ocean
I realize my ocean poem is too little, so I take a video of the ocean instead. Continue reading
Open Mic Friday! you talk: disruptions
Let’s talk disruptions: what are the type you hate most? Are there also benefits? Continue reading
Posted in Friday Open Mic
Tagged disruptions, interruptions, open discussion, open mic, the balancing act
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A second round of writing prompts!
They’re coming! New writing prompts! Continue reading
Ocean poem
An ocean poem sings itself into my mind just before I fall asleep. Continue reading
Checking in from San Jose
We’re moved into our temporary quarters in San Jose. Continue reading
Open Mic Friday! featuring our house
In my first-ever attempt at video editing, I share a walkthrough of our house on move-out day. Continue reading
