HADES
"We bury things so deep we no longer remember there was anything to bury. Our bodies remember. Our neurotic states remember. But we don't" - Jeanette Winterson
WINNER OF DIVERSE CHOREOGRAPHIC CONTESTS 2017/ 2018
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"Dedicated to my dear father"
The artistic investigation presents Hades as a complex self-representation, teeming with contradictions. It explores the enigmatic male deity hidden within a female form, existing in the context of modern society. This woman, besieged by inner demons, confronts a world that diminishes the worth of femininity, reducing it to a mere commodity. The piece surrenders to the allure of captivating falsehoods, ambodying the concealed fragments of our authentic identities and the societal obstacles we are compelled to face.
During her quest for self-discovery, this woman does not attain redemption, but instead uncovers her own bravery and determination. These characteristics fuel the captivating performance, as she delivers impactful movements and unveils undeniable truths. The performer engages in a genuine confrontation with her inner self, exposing a combination of violence and ardor, passion, strength and resilience, safeguarding an hidden gratification. The deceit, hidden truths, unspoken personal experiences, and anger are contrasted with instances of gentleness.
Hades is driven to explore into different psychological stages in the constant search of redemption. These stages become evident through the performer's deep and powerful physical expressions. This project establishes a direct link between the performer and her concealed memories, intertwining with her instinctual outbursts and unconscious detours, sometimes resulting in detrimental consequences.
The performer invokes and recollects instances of both experiences and hardships, unveiling her intricate personality that fluctuates over a yearning for 'the uncomfortable known' delightful chaos. She offers glimpses without explicitly narrating her tales, immersing the audience in melancholic moments while punctuating them with brief, explosive, and unconventional physical expressions.
In this project, the comprehension lies metaphorically and indirectly, as the audience interprets the performer's choices and references. The exploration of movement serves as a translation of personal experiences that have long been buried and almost forgotten. The objective is to present an image, a pathway out of these neurotic states, using the language of the body and metaphors.
Hades was presented at renown Festival and venues as the Venice Biennale of Architecture 2018, Nao Performing Arts Fest - AiEP DiD Studio, Performing Arts Gala - Teatro Greco - Rome, Lange Nacht der Dresdener Theater - Scenari Visibili - Lamezia Terme, Gala Second Hand, Teatro stabile - Naples, Pfefferberg Theater, Berlin, Projekttheater Dresden, Waschhaus Potsdam, among others.
CONCEPTION and CREATION: Luana Rossetti (2017/2018)
PERFORMANCE, SOUND and LIGHT DESIGN, TEXTS: Luana Rossetti
DRAMATURGICAL INVOLVEMENT: Ming Poon
PIECE LENGHT: 45 min. version / 20 min. version
SUSTAINED and SUBSIDISED BY: MiBACT, Circuito CUNAE, Gap.Change.Now
PRODUCTION HOUSE, TOUR SUSTAINMENT: Movimento Danza - Gabriella Stazio
CO-PRODUCTION SUPPORTER: Waschhaus Potsdam and Oxymoron Dance Company