Colliding with the past, walking into a wall, seeking another landscape
Anne de Marcken - “it lasts forever and then it’s over”
A / I lost my left arm today. It was cleanly severed at the shoulder. Janice picked it up and brought it back to the hotel. I thought it would have a bigger impact on my balance than I thought. It felt like getting a haircut. The air moved differently around the remaining parts. And a newness and freedom, an undead me, don't look at me. Mitchum says I'm denying reality. Instead of feeling wonder, I'm drowning in loss and depression. "Embrace a new life," he says. I imagine myself trying to do that with one arm.
B / When I was alive, I imagined the end of the world as something redemptive. I thought it would be a kind of purification, or at least a correction through simplification and reduction. I could picture empty cities and landfills. That was the future. This is now. The end of the world is exactly as you remember it. Don't try to imagine it. Everything will be the same.
Houston, We Have a Problem is a physical encounter with the myths, legends, and fictional narratives we carry within. The act of walking into a wall becomes a ritual of sacrifice and exorcism, confronting inner fears and collective pain. The stage collides with systems of power and distorted truths, asking: Is it myth or fiction? What do we believe?
We collectively walk into a wall – We confront our fears – We confront the unseen – We unite , beyond individual worries, mental struggle and angst – We scream – We release a burden – We undo the power of the others over us – We are in front of the wall – We walk to the wall – We walk into the wall – We crash into the wall, we hit it – We want to go through the wall – We want to be at the the other side
The wall walk is a performative, collective act that focuses on the topic of rituals, sacrifice, redemption & exorcism. This endurance-act has been part of the “Settlement”- performances in Sydney (Australia, Carriage Works ) and Los Angeles (USA, the BOX Gallery)
n collaboration with Kim Young Mi Dance Project / pursues an authentic exploration of bodily movement, transforming dancers’ free expression and delicate emotional nuances into energy that condenses the very volume and density of dance. Striking a balance between artistry and accessibility, the company captures the spirit of the times, crafting performances that resonate deeply with audiences. Their work is not a finished statement but an ongoing journey—one of constant experimentation and expansion—continually rewriting the language of dance for today.