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O: LADLE ME - FIRE RITUAL, METROLAND CULTURES
Sue Man & Capri Jiang
2025
Brent Biennial


The ladle, often a quiet presence in the domestic sphere, is a vessel of nourishment and care—a simple tool that bridges hands, hearts, and histories. Inspired by the Shehuo 社火 (Community Fire) traditions of Northwest China, this ceremony transforms the ladle into a mask of meaning, a talisman imbued with protection, memory, and connection.


Presented by Sue Man and Capri Jiang, artists rooted in hospitality and food heritage, this event explores food as both medium and language in artistic expression. Through their practice, fire, food, and storytelling merge—transforming the simple act of feeding into a shared ritual of remembrance, care, and healing.  


Through it, we gather to honour what sustains us and to share the warmth of being together, creating a moment where everyday objects and gestures become symbols of community and healing. This event becomes an alchemical exchange, where the act of sharing food evolves into a ritual of protection and transformation. Talismans emerge through storytelling, nourishment, and the shared experience of connection. 



Brent Biennial 2025, curated by Annie Jael Kwan
A Metroland Cultures Project. 

Download a recipe here.


Photo by Jason Garcia. Capri Jian. Sue Man