Sue Healey & School of English, Media and Performing Arts,
UNSW Creative practice and research unit
present
THE CURIOSITIES
performance installation - dance & film
a new work by Sue Healey
Images of the body amplified by digital technology are combined with live dance, probing our perception of reality and sensation. This work is about the body - the curious complexities of form – in particular the intricate structures of the heart and the brain.
The heart historically, has been regarded as an organ of emotion – a physical and symbolic space where experiences and feelings are localised. In contemporary thinking however, it is superceded by the brain – the site for cognition, memories and emotions – the organ that determines death or life. The Curiosities explores these anatomical and symbolic territories of the body, intent on engaging the eye and stimulating the mind.
The Curiosities features three of Sydney’s finest dance artists; Lisa Griffiths, Rachelle Hickson and Nalina Wait with cutting-edge collaborators; composer Darrin Verhagen, digital animator Adnan Lalani and film artist Louise Curham.
“I've also drawn stimulation from people who wouldn't normally be involved in creating dance. Professor Kate Stevens, a cognition expert and Professor Richard Harvey, a heart developmental biologist, have been involved in several stages of the choreographic process, inspiring a new approach to generating images and movement.” Sue Healey
Intimate in its presentation, this is an evening of drama and emotional subtlety, beauty and complexity – creating an indelible connection with the kinaesthetic.
“An intricate, engrossing multimedia dance experience.” Realtime
“Immensely playful and surreal, (Healey’s work) offers moments of great intensity and
sensitivity….” Dance Australia
Performances: Wed–Sat August 13–16 at 7.30pm & Sat matinee August 16 at 5pm
All tickets $15 – LIMITED SEATING bookings are ESSENTIAL
Venue: Io Myers Studio, enter via Gate 2, High Street, Kensington UNSW.
Bookings: Phone: 9385 5684 cpru@unsw.edu.au
Media enquiries: Rosalind Richards: artful@optusnet.com.au 0434-350-938
More info: www.suehealey.com.au
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