_ Residencia artística 8-12 de julio 2024
_ INTRA(STING) Body Installation _ July 13
Onto-fugitivity is a gesture towards a processual/relational ontological position, an invitation to sense beyond ethical monocultures—an invitation to meet and “become with” the multiple agencies at work on this planet.
– Fabrice Olivier Dubosc
Objective:
In this week-long residency, our focus lies on the exploration of accessing and exposing intimacy, acknowledging its inherently subjective nature. To grasp intimacy, a prerequisite is to maybe not having to define it? Through a diverse range of physical and conversational exercises, our aim is to not clarify what intimacy means to us and also to explore the unique definitions others hold. By navigating the intersections of these subjective perspectives, we intend to use these as tools to experiment with a performative approach to be one with the veil that intimacy may be.
By delving into deep intimacy and embracing vulnerability, the residency aims to establish a practice that actively resists patriarchal norms. This resistance is rooted in the belief that challenging societal structures is inherent in the pursuit of authentic connections.
Exploring Softness and Sensitivity:
Our focus on intimate moments stems from the belief that true intimacy emerges when we share vulnerability, either through exposing it or through inviting others to discover it. Particularly, we are intrigued by the soft, thin, and sensitive skin on the body and the transformative experiences that arise when giving attention to these areas, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense. What happens to our intimacy when we name/not name these body parts, what they mean to us and how they feel? What happens to our intimacy when I allow/not allow you to touch that part, look at it, like it etc.?
To emphasize the collaborative and exploratory nature of this residency, we invite local artists to join in this collective "study group." We believe that diverse perspectives and shared experiences will enrich our exploration of intimacy, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Our objective with this research is to imagine a practice which can expand beyond residency. Let's reimagine together what NORMAL is.
We are excited to announce a second round of the open call NORMAL, but this time it will not be NORMAL anymore. Local artists are invited to join our study group dedicated to carefully planning an operation, that will deceptively challenge the concept of NORMAL, culminating in a body installation INTRA(STING) which will be shown to the public on Saturday, July 13 at Observatorio del Placer with a selected group of people.
TIMING:
08.07 Monday 9 – 14h
09.07 Tuesday 9 – 14h
10 .07 Wednesday 9 – 14h
11.07 Thursday 9 – 14h
12.07 Friday 9 – 14h
13.07 Performance/exchange 19h
Participation in the study group is free of charge.
You can register through this link
https://forms.gle/vo85Kyx284CZBjtc8
Finally, we will present the result of ‘New Normal’ through an open exchange/performance. INTRA(STING)
Matilde Flor Usinger
Matilde Flor Usinger grew up in a circus environment in Copenhagen, Denmark. After many years of training in gymnastics, she sought a freer form of physical expression, leading her to pursue a career in dance and performance. She received her foundational training at Nya Malmö Latin and then completed three years of professional dance training at Balance1 in Berlin. Matilde has showcased various group and solo works at Berlin's Sophiensaele, Uferstudios, and ada-studios, as well as participated in various interdisciplinary site-specific performances.
Her journey into the exploration of movement and performance continues as she develops collaborative projects. Currently, she is collaborating with actress Nanna Finding Koppel on the Danish Arts Foundation funded project HEJ FAR, all while creating and curating in MF Studio.
Matilde aims to embody academic intersectional feminism, challenging societal structures. She integrates knowledge into the body, exploring themes such as sexuality, feminism, world order, gender, and white body supremacy. Her focus extends to the exploration of intimacy, connecting with others on emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual levels. She believes that embracing vulnerability empowers deeper, authentic connections, enhancing personal growth and relationships.
https://www.instagram.com/matildeflor/
Nanna Koppel
Is an actor and interdisciplinary performer. They explore the intersection between video recordings and performance, between body and technology, to interpret the body as a vessel where contradictions and opposing truths intertwine and coexist. Contradictions cannot be resolved within the realities that gave rise to them. Resolving contradictions demands a change or shift in perspective or reality. Their aim is to find political and activist potential in resolving external conflicts within the body and use video to question one’s gaze and attention to the reality one experiences, thus moving our perception of the world.
https://www.instagram.com/nannakoppel
ZCA
ZCA is a key contributor to (OdP) Observatorio del Placer and a significant researcher in the field of failure. They also continue to study with great devotion the various ways of feeling gratitude in the face of the idea and sensation of loss and being lost.
