Bi-Lingering is a participatory art project that explores the power of language and the experience of living between cultures. Centered on the in-between space of belonging to multiple languages, the project examines how memories—whether joyful, painful, or ordinary—can shift in tone, meaning, and emotional weight depending on the language in which they are expressed. Through letter writing, Bi-Lingering invites participants to slow down and reflect on how language shapes identity, intimacy, and self-understanding.
The project takes the form of workshops and letter-writing kits, inviting multilingual individuals—at any level of proficiency—to engage with thoughtfully designed writing prompts. Participants are encouraged to write without concern for fluency or correctness, fostering a nonjudgmental space where imperfection is welcomed. By sharing, exchanging, or simply holding these letters, Bi-Lingering creates opportunities for connection, reflection, and collective recognition of the complexities and richness of multilingual life. As a thank you, participants receive a limited edition art card.
Created in collaboration with Labkhand Olfatmanesh.
To participate or for more information, visit https://www.bilingering.com/
