Weavings

Weavings is a multimedia contemporary dance performance, the result of a collaborative research project between professional dancer and choreographer Alexandra Contreras and New Media artist Laura Anzola. This work merges two distinct artistic disciplines, drawing inspiration from the intricate processes of weaving, basketry, and tapestry-making, while examining themes of origin, time, memory, and identity.

Choreographed to the music of internationally acclaimed clarinetist María "Mange" Valencia, The performance explores the seamless integration of live visuals and movement, where real-time visuals are algorithmically generated in response to the dancer’s movements, while the dancer simultaneously adapts and reacts to the evolving digital projections.

As a work in progress, Weavings reflects an ongoing exploration of these interconnected ideas.

EXHIBITION HISTORY:

September 27, 2024
Spanic Arts, Part of Electronicas, Latinas thriving in Media Arts produced by Emmedia
Calgary, Canada

June 14, 2024
Spanic Arts
Calgary, Canada

CREDITS

Research and Concept: Alexandra Contreras and Laura Anzola

Choreography and Performance: Alexandra Contreras

Live visuals, Video Content, Creative Technologist: Laura Anzola

Music: María "Mange" Valencia

Camera and Documentation: Alyssa Maturino

Lights and Sound Operator: Chantal Palmer

Photo Documentation: Camila Sierra