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Set in the public space, DAWN/S is a performance that explores the rebirth and transformation into a new being, that keeps, nevertheless, the essence of what is left behind.
Who?Concept: Neus Gil Cortés and Francesc Serra Vila
Choreography and dance: Neus Gil Cortés Set Design: Francesc Serra Vila Costume Designe: Ariella Karatoulou Sound design: Thomas Williams Pictures: Norma C. Silva Graphic design: Francesc Serra Vila When and where?DAWN/S will be presented during the WORLD STAGE DESIGN as part of FOUR, a platform for 4 UK,
4 European and 4 international emerging artists. This will happen on 12th September 2013 at: 11:30am - Bute Park 2:30pm - Cardiff City Centre 6:30 - Cardiff Bay Barrage more info - visit DAWN/S website |
About the set
THE STRUCTURE
The structure consists of an assembly of two very common elements: chairs, which come together forming a symmetrical timber structure offering a platform two meters above the ground.
This timber construction has to be attached to a vertical element. In the public space, a tree, a lamp or a column can be such a support. Once fixed, the set is wrapped with plastic film: it covers the structure and it grows like a spider web to reach other points of the surrounding.
A LIVE STRUCTURE
DAWN/S explores the transformation of a being and how the context influences it. The set is also an exploration of these concepts in two different ways:
- During the performance, the dancer will modify the set: when breaking the plastic skin and getting out of it, the structure will change with no turning back.
- The mutability of the set is also evident every time the structure is placed in a new location.The shape of it and the spatial relationship between audience and action will be different each time.Simultaneously,we may change pedestrian’s perception of a place with the performance.This is a challenge that deeply inspires us.
The structure consists of an assembly of two very common elements: chairs, which come together forming a symmetrical timber structure offering a platform two meters above the ground.
This timber construction has to be attached to a vertical element. In the public space, a tree, a lamp or a column can be such a support. Once fixed, the set is wrapped with plastic film: it covers the structure and it grows like a spider web to reach other points of the surrounding.
A LIVE STRUCTURE
DAWN/S explores the transformation of a being and how the context influences it. The set is also an exploration of these concepts in two different ways:
- During the performance, the dancer will modify the set: when breaking the plastic skin and getting out of it, the structure will change with no turning back.
- The mutability of the set is also evident every time the structure is placed in a new location.The shape of it and the spatial relationship between audience and action will be different each time.Simultaneously,we may change pedestrian’s perception of a place with the performance.This is a challenge that deeply inspires us.
These are the three locations where DAWN/S will take place on September 12th - Bute Park (11.30am), City Centre (2.30pm) and Cardiff Bay - Barrage (6.30pm)
AN EVOLVING PROJECT
Since DAWN/S was presented at WMC in February 2013 and especially after being selected for WSD2013, we have always wanted to developed this project further. Structure-wise, we are currently concentrated on the skin: we think it is very important to emphasize the moment when the being gets inside the structure before transforming. This is the last proposition, which may suggest the dawn itself: this changing part of the day that welcomes, each time, new possibilities.
Since DAWN/S was presented at WMC in February 2013 and especially after being selected for WSD2013, we have always wanted to developed this project further. Structure-wise, we are currently concentrated on the skin: we think it is very important to emphasize the moment when the being gets inside the structure before transforming. This is the last proposition, which may suggest the dawn itself: this changing part of the day that welcomes, each time, new possibilities.
work in progress. JUNE 2013
Below, two other videos created during the research period:
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Music: The cinematic orchestra
Edited: Francesc Serra Vila |
Music: Bonobo
Edited: Francesc Serra Vila |