OPEN AiR | Yiseul LeMieux: Die Cute

Die Cute is a performance that uses cuteness to gently disarm people and guide them through grief in a way that is both playful and deeply empathetic. 2026 Technical Resident Yiseul LeMieux frames the work around an imagined funeral, inviting the audience to accompany her through elements such as procession, eulogy, and celebration. A bunny choir, a caring and quietly humorous pastor figure, and moments for audience participation create a space where tenderness and absurdity can coexist. The project stems from the belief that when death and grief are avoided, harm grows. By inviting people to face death in community and with laughter, Die Cute opens space for comfort and reflection, encouraging audiences to consider their own fears, losses, and mortality through lighthearted action and shared presence. 

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Yiseul LeMieux is a Korean-born artist based in New York City. Her work spans multiple media, blending vivid narratives and alternative realities. She emphasizes audience engagement and community feedback, rejecting traditional boundaries between media, artist, and audience. Her creative vision explores a global network of interchangeability—where the artist, human, animal, or object holds equal value. This ethos allows her to explore limitless potential in herself and the world.

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