Archipelago, 2024
Performance
30 Mins.
Curated by:
Shuhan Chen
Mila Fernandez
Yuval Golan
Tim C Huang
Yeneul Kim
Chaerin Lee
Music composer: Charles Nyiha @charlesnyiha
Photography: René Lazovy
Graphic Designer: Beatriz Patarata
Performers:
Arturo Maciel Flecha
Walter di Campli
Borja Sansa Aizcorbe
Eduardo López
Martin Sanchez Aguilera
"Archipelago" is an immersive performance exploring themes of human connection and collective experience. Formed as an assemblage of sculptural elements, sound, light and movement, it evokes the duality inherent in the concept of an archipelago—a term that simultaneously suggests isolation and unity. This performance explores the paradox of being both apart and a part of a greater whole, where islands symbolise individual entities connected by unseen bonds.
Drawing inspiration from the metaphor of an archipelago, the piece guides audiences through a journey of exploration and introspection, revealing the intricate and invisible connections that bind us together despite our separateness.
My concern with humanity's evolving journey towards separation fuels this work. In an age where science has divorced us from the idea of religion and AI threatens further isolation through personalised intimacy, "Archipelago" serves as a poignant reminder of our interconnectedness. Through a series of intimate and tender encounters, the performance challenges audiences to contemplate the nature of human connection and the timeless bonds that transcend individual differences.
As the performers move with deliberate slowness and purpose, they create a meditative atmosphere that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Through sensory immersion and once-in-a-lifetime encounters, "Archipelago" challenges viewers to consider their own position within the layers of existence, generating moments of introspection and connection that resonate long after the performance concludes.
'Archipleago'. Perfromance at Propositon Studios. Photography: René Razovy