MODULE 2

How could I portray a context, emotion or atmosphere through other art forms than dance?

Antony Gormley- Sculptor

Antony Gormley has created sculptures in collaboration with acclaimed choreographers for works such as Sutra, Zero Degrees, Babel and Noetic. His artworks investigate the relationship of the human body to space.

In Zero Degrees, Gormleys sculptures enhances the idea of individuality of the body and identity. The two sculptures/dummies are replicates of the two choreographers/ dancers Akram Khan and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. One of the "dummies" is made unable to move any of its limbs and therefor able to stand, as for the other "dummie"which limbs are loose and only crumbles to the ground. 

I find it interesting appreciating how the sculptures are used to portray the context of this choreography.
The sculptures enhance the difference between the two dancers and therefore become a great part of the performance.

In the spring of 2015, I watched 'SPIRIT' an evening performance at The Gothenburg Opera House, in which both Sidi larbi Cherkaoui and Antony Gormley was involved in.
It is fascinating how Gormley supports Sidi Larbi's ideas with his sculptures and the way they are used by the dancers. It is interesting hearing both Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Antony Gormley descriping thei ideas and how they applied them to the piece 'Noetic'.
Both of them are interviewed on this site: http://en.opera.se/forestallningar/spirit-2013-2014/

I would like to research more in to this idea of how other artists have collaborated to enhance an emotion or context for a piece.

Task 1A Professional Profile

My name is Hannah Ekholm, I'm 20 years old, currently working with Chrysalis London and studying the BA in Performance Practice (Arts) at Middlesex University. I began my professional training at The National Swedish Ballet School for 6 years where I got to perform in amazing venues like the Gothenburg Opera House with excellent choreographers such as Bradley Shelver, Nancy Turano and Steffen Fuchs. 

As a 16 year old I continued my training at The Royal Swedish Ballet School where I worked towards achieving my dream to become a classical dancer. During this time I had the privilege to perform at The Royal Swedish Opera House. I then moved to England to train at Tring Park School for the Performing arts where I realised I wanted to pursue a career in contemporary dance. During the three years I trained at Tring Park School I enjoyed the variety of artistic and creative challenges presented to me. I have learnt a great deal from working and performing works by Chris Tudor, Tim Blowfield and Jodie Blemings as well as performing in venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Sadler's Wells, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre and The Shaw Theatre. 

After graduating I joined Chrysalis London with the incredible Jodie Blemings as the Artistic Director. During my time at Tring Jodie was a huge support and inspiration and I am so excited to have started this company with him and all my talented colleagues.

I find it interesting writing about what I have done in this way because I feel as well as showing what I have done during my training, my personality also comes across. Although I do prefer for professional purposes to use my normal CV and then add extra in a Motivation letter. But if anyone experiences it differently please share and comment.