CONCEPTUAL PERFORMANCE OF CALLIGRAPHY, DANCE AND SOUND | KAUNAS 2022, JAPAN DAYS IN KAUNAS ``WA``

For the European Capital of Culture, Kaunas 2022, and its program "Japan Days in Kaunas WA", I performed a conceptual, large-scale live calligraphy in collaboration with dance theater "AURA", accompanied by a sound composition by Tokyo-based musician and multimedia artist Corey Fuller. In an unconventional setting, this conceptual performance explores the concept of 間 (MA) – “space” in our lives, that has challenged us in recent years. When the world shut down, we had to distance ourselves from others, we were left in our own enclosed space, and faced our inner-selves. When the world collided and our freedom had been taken away, we had to adapt to the new normal and seek ways to and find a space where we feel safe. And we are still on that journey looking for a place where our minds and hearts are at peace ; 間 (MA) for space, 間 (MA) for time, 間 (MA) for the distance, 間 (MA) for silence — and everything in between.

The sheer poly canvas was set at the width of 183cm / 6 feet to symbolize the social distancing that we had to take as a precaution during the coronavirus pandemic. _____ Collaborating dancers: From Dance Theater "AURA" - Susanna Maggio, Francesca Pizzuti. Sound composition: “Sanctuary” by Corey Fuller. This performance was made possible thanks to Kaunas 2022, Japan Days in Kaunas WA, EU-Japan Fest. Photos by M. Gossip.