ROCK/STAR vol. 1 is a mixed reality audiovisual dance performance that focuses on exploring and interacting with a virtual cave environment through dance and choreography. Second performance, check your body at the door, is a solo performance that explores the intersection of Art History, Transgender Studies, and Contemporary Performance Art.
Högsten, Nikkilä, Rustamova: Rock/Star vol.1
ROCK/STAR Vol.I is a collaboration between dancer performer Johan Högsten, sound artist Henia Nikkilä and creative technologist Erika Rustamova. It’s a mixed reality audiovisual dance performance that focuses on exploring and interacting with a virtual cave environment through dance and choreography. Components constituting the performance are dance, real time live visuals, using motion capture technology and soundscape. The project was done as a part of Erika’s studies in Media Lab (artistic part of her Master Thesis).
Antikainen – Arenas: check your body at the door
“check your body at the door” is a solo performance that explores the intersection of Art History, Transgender Studies, and Contemporary Performance Art. Collaboratively created by artist Iria Arenas and choreographer Aura Antikainen, this innovative project delves into how art history has shaped contemporary perceptions of gender identity and body image in Western cultures.
Choreography, dance Johan Högsten
Consept, creative technology Erika Rustamova
Sound design Henia Nikkilä
check your body at the door
Consept, performance, light design Iria Arenas
Choreography, co-creation Aura Antikainen
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