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Works > Demon States
31 May–1 June 2024 REFUGE is a performance project that descends into the world of caves, one which combines sound, live music performance, moving image and light. Embarking on a metaphysical sojourn into the subterranean, one examines the relationship between self and the natural environment, the interconnectedness of the human body and geological formations of the land in the face of profound constant change. REFUGE subverts the conventional narrative of darkness as mere privation. Instead, embracing the descent into obscurity with hope, seeking to unearth concealed wisdom from living organisms, ancient cave art, and the histories and stories of the under-land. In hope of finding solace in the hallowed echoes of collective and personal memories, which shape the very contours of our existence. In the midst of perpetual flux, where decay dances with rebirth, REFUGE embarks on a quest for an ephemeral refuge from the clamorous grasp of modern society, whispering solace and renewal to weary souls, inviting them to commune with the elemental realms of aesthetic transcendence. Knowledge and self-discovery await those who confront shadows. Featuring collaborators Duck Unit, Rully Shabara and Justin Shoulder. With gratitude to our local guides in Ipoh, Malaysia, VENTREX. Commissioned by Singapore International Festival of Arts. Co-produced by Singapore International Festival of Arts and The Observatory. |
Image Credit: Arabelle Zhuang
Image Credit: Moonrise Studio. Courtesy of Arts House Limited. |