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Tantsunädal 2024: Sanghoon Lee & Sebastian Talmar / residentuuri showing "I am a many"
As David L. Hawksworth puts it, mycology is a neglected megascience that is only now starting to root itself in the consciousness of our society. Not only does fungi have the potential to provide more sustainable means of production within various industries and battle climate crisis, recent studies also suggest a possibility for a profound shift in our perspective towards nature and ourselves within it. For instance mycorrhizal networks challenge the conventional boundaries between species as fungi and plants in these networks are so interdependent that it becomes challenging to distinguish where one organism ends and the other begins. This blurring of boundaries aligns with posthumanism's questioning of fixed categories and is at the core of our research.
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Our work aspires to create a space which is constructed with and inspired by fungi. Mycorrhizal networks exemplify a form of cooperation and collaboration between species. Fungi and plants work together for mutual benefit, emphasizing the idea that life is characterized by interdependence and symbiosis, rather than competition. Fungi also plays a key role in breaking down dead organic matter and this process is vital for preventing the accumulation of organic debris, which, if left unchecked, could harm established ecosystems. The connection between fungi and death is, therefore, essential for maintaining ecological balance and renewal. The fungi act as a bridge between life and decay, showcasing a comprehensive continuum that challenges anthropocentrism.
This fundamental relation between fungi and living matter also allows us to explore ideas regarding the future of humanity similar to science (or biological) fiction in our work. These visions of the future need not necessarily sway towards optimism or pessimism but encourage us to reflect and find new ways to associate with our environment in the present, allowing us to move forward with a deeper understanding of the underlying structures within our world.
The goal of our exploration is to sculpt an intimate and reflective room in which to facilitate a performance and choreograph a dialogue between the seen and unseen while also giving space for the audience to contemplate its relationship with it.
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We, Sanghoon Lee and Sebastian Talmar, first met in Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava in 2019 where we saw an opportunity to challenge traditional theatre norms by exploring hidden layers and possibilities of light, movement and space. This project is an extension of that encounter, where we search for hidden movements within complex entanglements and aim to bring these ideas into an immersive space for the audience to experience.
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Kohtume 29. aprill kell 21.05 Koidu Seltsimajas
Toetajad: TÜ Viljandi kultuuriakadeemia, Eesti Kultuurkapital, Tartu 2024, Viljandi linn, Viljandimaa Omavalitsuste Liit
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Our work aspires to create a space which is constructed with and inspired by fungi. Mycorrhizal networks exemplify a form of cooperation and collaboration between species. Fungi and plants work together for mutual benefit, emphasizing the idea that life is characterized by interdependence and symbiosis, rather than competition. Fungi also plays a key role in breaking down dead organic matter and this process is vital for preventing the accumulation of organic debris, which, if left unchecked, could harm established ecosystems. The connection between fungi and death is, therefore, essential for maintaining ecological balance and renewal. The fungi act as a bridge between life and decay, showcasing a comprehensive continuum that challenges anthropocentrism.
This fundamental relation between fungi and living matter also allows us to explore ideas regarding the future of humanity similar to science (or biological) fiction in our work. These visions of the future need not necessarily sway towards optimism or pessimism but encourage us to reflect and find new ways to associate with our environment in the present, allowing us to move forward with a deeper understanding of the underlying structures within our world.
The goal of our exploration is to sculpt an intimate and reflective room in which to facilitate a performance and choreograph a dialogue between the seen and unseen while also giving space for the audience to contemplate its relationship with it.
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We, Sanghoon Lee and Sebastian Talmar, first met in Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava in 2019 where we saw an opportunity to challenge traditional theatre norms by exploring hidden layers and possibilities of light, movement and space. This project is an extension of that encounter, where we search for hidden movements within complex entanglements and aim to bring these ideas into an immersive space for the audience to experience.
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Kohtume 29. aprill kell 21.05 Koidu Seltsimajas
Toetajad: TÜ Viljandi kultuuriakadeemia, Eesti Kultuurkapital, Tartu 2024, Viljandi linn, Viljandimaa Omavalitsuste Liit