Why is humankind fascinated with the unknown? “Below” began as an exploration into my fascination with the unexplored depths of the ocean. Growing up, I was always captivated by the vastness and wonderment that is the ocean. Standing on the shore looking across the horizon line the ocean often felt calm, peaceful and full of beauty; once submerged however, that very same ocean felt chaotic, ominous and even dangerous. How one entity can embody such vastly different qualities amazes and inspires me. Much like the ocean, we as humans are entities that embody qualities that are vast and immeasurable. Our surface facade is often simply a veil covering the mysteries and truths residing deep within our core.
“Below” was made in collaboration with the dancers.
(2022)
Company | Dance at the Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University
Premiere | November 22nd, 2022
Photos | Jeremy Mimnagh
Music | Eric Whitacre, Ezio Bosso, Vincenzo Lamagna, Martin Mitterstieler
Costumes | Claudia Matas
Lighting | Noah Feaver
Set | Margaret Steinbach
Projections | Shaan Tahir Mehdi