sculptural, tactile, immersive - theatrical, filmic, technological
The land of no curtains
Worldpremiere at Festival d’Avignon, 9-17 July 2022
(co)produced by Dark Euphoria
Credits: Lunatics and Poets (concept, creative direction, embroidery), Jan Jacobs (visual art - houses), Eori Wakakuwa (cinematography), Elgar Weijtmans (technology), Tymon Bijlhout (sound), Samon Presland (light), Olympia Kotopoulos (live performer), Hanna van der Meer, Arno Verbruggen, Michael Johnson (performers film)
Special thanks: Arja Spronken (colouring houses), Urbainstudio (film), Performance Technology Lab (research), Nienke Rooijakkers (writing), Martin Weijtmans (engineering), Yoeri Treffers (house support), the team of Le Grenier à sel under the direction of Véronique Baton
Funding partners: European Commission - Creative Europe, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts,
Dutch Ambassy France, La Manufacture
(co)produced by Dark Euphoria
Credits: Lunatics and Poets (concept, creative direction, embroidery), Jan Jacobs (visual art - houses), Eori Wakakuwa (cinematography), Elgar Weijtmans (technology), Tymon Bijlhout (sound), Samon Presland (light), Olympia Kotopoulos (live performer), Hanna van der Meer, Arno Verbruggen, Michael Johnson (performers film)
Special thanks: Arja Spronken (colouring houses), Urbainstudio (film), Performance Technology Lab (research), Nienke Rooijakkers (writing), Martin Weijtmans (engineering), Yoeri Treffers (house support), the team of Le Grenier à sel under the direction of Véronique Baton
Funding partners: European Commission - Creative Europe, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts,
Dutch Ambassy France, La Manufacture
The Land of No Curtains emerges as an exploration, transcending the boundaries of mere installation, delving into the liminal space between performance, visual arts, and technology.
The starting point is the social phenomenon in The Netherlands of having windows with open curtains, revealing intimate glimpses into strangers' lives. This phenomenon captivates onlookers, drawing them into the role of silent observers, submerged in the unfolding spectacle of stranger' habits and intimate moments.
Daily life and the echoes of home find expression on holographic screens and in the delicate embroidered textiles.
The installation uses both objects and the human form as vessels, embodying the collective longings, desires, and deepest fears woven into the fabric of society. The thematic essence delves into the intricate dynamics of the home, emphasizing its dual nature as both a protective sanctuary and a profoundly vulnerable space. This exploration mirrors the delicate interplay of darkness and light in life, celebrating its fragile beauty. The Land of No Curtains invites viewers to contemplate the complexity of the human existence within the confines of a home.
The starting point is the social phenomenon in The Netherlands of having windows with open curtains, revealing intimate glimpses into strangers' lives. This phenomenon captivates onlookers, drawing them into the role of silent observers, submerged in the unfolding spectacle of stranger' habits and intimate moments.
Daily life and the echoes of home find expression on holographic screens and in the delicate embroidered textiles.
The installation uses both objects and the human form as vessels, embodying the collective longings, desires, and deepest fears woven into the fabric of society. The thematic essence delves into the intricate dynamics of the home, emphasizing its dual nature as both a protective sanctuary and a profoundly vulnerable space. This exploration mirrors the delicate interplay of darkness and light in life, celebrating its fragile beauty. The Land of No Curtains invites viewers to contemplate the complexity of the human existence within the confines of a home.
Images: Elgar Weijtmans, Celine Delatte
