sitting.waiting.walking
~2 H
Bio Rex outer foyer
Schedule:
Aug 20, 5 – 7 pm
Aug 20, 9 – 11 pm
sitting.waiting.walking is an autofictive, transdisciplinary installation-performance that explores themes of trauma and karmic retribution through eight short acts.
Each episode employs a different artistic language, yet all are grounded in the same core musical composition, drawing from a poetic text by Norwegian writer Linda Gabrielsen and vocalised by performance artist Josh Spear (UK). These episodes offer distinct affective experiences and alternative perspectives on trauma and its aftermath — not without humour, and with various curious rituals that evoke the meaning of human empathy. Or perhaps the work is a commentary on the emotional strain of fragile human connection.
Each act invites different young Nordic artists to respond, build, and create a new performance situation. The first act focuses on choreography by Emmi Pennanen (Finland), while the second is developed in collaboration with dramatist Heiki Riipinen (Norway). The physical sculpture is created by Suvi Kajas (Finland).
The first two acts are commissioned by and created especially for Amos Rex. The project is produced and developed with the generous support of Skien Municipality in Norway.
The artists:
Music and concept
Scuplture design
Light design
Choreography
Text
Text and dramaturgy
Actor and dramaturgy
Performer
Performer
Producer