S. Deaconescu & V. Goodman: BLOT – Body Line of Thought

Tangaj Collective & Action at a Distance

13 May, Zagreb (HR)

Duration: 45 minutes

Contains: nudity

BLOT – Body Line of Thought explores movement in relation to the bacteria in our body. The work presents the body as an interconnected system, strong and fragile at the same time. Designed as a hybrid performance, a mix of conference and choreographic show, BLOT talks about similarities between humans and other animals, such as perspiration, smell, reproduction, physical exercise, and immunity. From micro to macro, the performance addresses how bacteria influence these processes and connect us with the planet.

Following the events that have defined the recent history of our interaction with the environment, it is necessary to look at the body as a system that cannot exist outside the multitudes it contains. Stripped of the social meanings determined by language, in BLOT the body is redefined through a dialogue about our coexistence with microbiological beings. The two female performers work with seemingly invisible connections, but without which the human organism could not function.

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Authors: Simona Deaconescu, Vanessa Goodman

Performers: Simona Dabija, Maria Luiza Dimulescu

Artistic Consultants: Olivia Nițiș, Marta de Menezes

Music: Monocube

Visual Design: Ciprian Ciuclea

Light Design: Marius Costache

Production: Andreea Andrei

Distribution: Alexandra Mihali

Cover Photo: Adi Bulboacă

Produced by: Tangaj Collective, Action At a Distance, The National Center for Dance Bucharest

Co-financed by: The Administration of the National Cultural Fund Romania, Canada Council for the Art