Bettina Fung in conversation with Gabrielle de la Puente

About

As half of The White Pube (with Zarina Muhammad) de la Puente publishes writing about contemporary art and video games, and campaigns for change in art institutions. Most recently, through a national billboard poster project TWP have proposed ideas for a new art world; addressing urgent issues such as colonialism, systemic racism and pay disparity in museums and galleries.

During this conversation event Fung and de la Puente will discuss some of these subjects and other topics raised in Fung’s text-based game The Sea Changes Into Words, commissioned by Aspex. The event will take place entirely within the Gathering Space; an open source, non-hierarchical digital space, designed by Fung to facilitate collaboration, learning and exchange.
 

To join the live event in the Gathering Space you will need to complete The Sea Changes Into Words online game, accessed through Aspex’s website from Thursday 20 May 2021. The first experience of playing the game usually takes at least 30 minutes. We recommend playing the game in advance of this event or starting to play the game at 6:30pm if you have not played it before. To take a shortcut tell the Receptionist you have been here before and you are here for the Gathering Space.

For this event you will not be seen or heard through a camera or microphone.

 

*PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WORK:*
Before entering The Sea Changes Into Words we would like all visitors to be aware that the Gathering Space may, at some times of day be unmonitored and we therefore recommend that under 18s only enter the online Gathering Space with the supervision of an adult. For advice on how to stay safe when using the internet we recommend Childline’s information here.

Aspex and Bettina Fung (the artist) are committed to creating a welcoming, accepting and safe environment for all visitors. You may encounter fellow participants in the Gathering Space and we encourage mutual respect, collaboration and exchange.  This is a collaborative space with contributions made by many participating individuals. Some views and opinions stated here may not reflect the beliefs of Aspex and the artist, and should not be deemed as reflective of their position. This is also a space that appreciates the coexistence of similarities and differences and again we encourage all participants to be respectful of different cultural practices, attitudes and beliefs.

 

Any derogatory language, personal attacks, violence and threats of violence, unwelcome sexual content, racism, transphobia, homophobia, ageism, sexism, ableism, body shaming, disruptive behaviour and harassment of any form will not be tolerated. Any inappropriate content or incidences of cyber crime found in the Gathering Space should be reported to Aspex immediately by using this form.

 

The Sea Changes Into Words is best experienced on a computer as some features of the game may not work as intended on a tablet or mobile device. 

Most players take around 30 minutes to reach the Gathering Space but you may want to spend longer exploring the building. To take a shortcut at the start of the game, tell the Receptionist you have been here before and you are here for the Gathering Space.
The game has been tested with some screen readers but if you are having difficulties accessing the work please contact info@aspex.org.uk or call the gallery during opening hours on 02392 778080.

If you are having technical difficulties accessing the Gathering Space during this event please email info@aspex.org.uk. We will be monitoring the inbox throughout the event to provide support promptly.