Operasi Cassava is a series of projects derived from examining Malaysia’s cultural identity through our agricultural and dietary habits regarding the Cassava Plant. The project was originally initiated by artist Lim Kok Yoong and since then has welcomed reinterpretations and collaborations with other artists.

The project attempts to look into the social agricultural significance of tapioca and its contribution to various collective narratives throughout its migratory process. “When Yuca Sleeps” is the 5th rendition of the project. As an Homage, the current interpretation takes form as a light installation allured by the lightscape of contemporary urban farming culture with the support of artist Lim Kok Yoong
and INXO Arts Fund.

Acting like a digital reservoir - Yuca is a pulsing rhizomatic form resembling a digital plant of memories made of steel and lights . Yuca attempts to be an object of emphathetic presence that has a symbiotic relationship with the humans around it. Yuca can exist by itself as a recreational light installtion but also enjoys collecting the thoughts of the people around it.

Concept, Art Direction, Programming : Wee Jia Foong
Technical Assistant: Gabriel Zoe Chew
On-Site Assistant: Over Kam Zhan Yee
Documentation: Yong Lin, Jason Tay, 雨神, Gabriel Zoe Chew