Todays post features the work of Performance Artist Yoann Bourgeois. His work continues to mesmerize me and keep me in thrall. This video of a work titled Passants (passers) looks at the life cycle and beautifully illustrates the passing of each generation - as one generation is ending another is beginning. It also visually describes a human life in motion even when it appears to stop. Music is by Phillip Glass played by Kronos Quartet with its kinetic repetitive motifs is perfect for this performance. Enjoy the magic, the wonder, the beauty of this performance. (fyi there is an introduction in french since this live performance was broadcast on French television.)
The "curtain call" itself is a work of performance art. Simply amazing! Enjoy!
If you liked the video above ... here are a couple more featuring the amazing work of Yoann Bourgeois.
One of the wonderful things about YouTube is how different fashion houses have embraced the shared video format as an opportunity to create and share some amazing video content. This video I'm posting today in an amazing example.
This film created to celebrate International Dance Day 2022. Dance has always been about the creative tension between control and release and even explores movement through sounds that are created through movement. The setting is the Palazzo Farnese in Rome. Built for the Farnese family and was greatly expanded when Alessandro Farnese became Pope Paul III. Famous for it's sculptures and artwork (most which resides currently Museums in Naples) it is currently the home of the French Embassy in Italy. The dancers represent sculptures come to life as the the dance tells the story of Nox, goddess of night, adding darkness and mystery to this place of power.
The costumes are designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, designer and creative director for famous fashion house, Christian Dior and highlight the sculptural elements of the dancers bodies. Music is by various composers including (but not limited to) Ligeti, Bach and Vivaldi.
The camerawork and lighting are also quite amazing. seamlessing weaving in and out between real time, slow motion and reverse slow motion.
Enjoy.
... on being and becoming ... 