TRAPPED IN CYCLES

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Date: 24.08.2024

Location: Candid Arts Gallery, London

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Event Overview:​ The show explores life’s cycles through performance, projections, installations and music. 

 

Cycles are ever-present within our lives, manifesting in various forms across natural, social, and personal domains. These cycles, particularly certain natural ones, can feel reassuring in their consistency. In many ways, they provide the framework by which we organise our lives. Furthermore, understanding and acknowledging these cycles can help us navigate life more effectively, enabling us to anticipate change and appreciate the interconnectedness of our world.

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However, the inevitability of cycles can sometimes feel inescapable rather than reassuring. One can feel trapped. This can occur on a personal level, connected to daily life (the wake, work, sleep repeat routine), mental health, relationships, and the cycle of life and death. Likewise, it can also stem from a broader, more philosophical perspective, such as the repetitiveness of history, cultures, and human thought.

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This exhibition aims to explore these cycles, delving into their various manifestations and the complex emotions they evoke. Through art, we seek to illuminate the beauty and order they can bring, while also acknowledging the challenges and constraints they can impose.

Experience an immersive evening investigating the cycles that shape our lives, from nature to personal growth. This unique event blends live performances with stunning projections, offering a captivating exploration of the beauty and challenges these cycles bring.

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Event Participants:

Performers:

Daniel Bennett

William James 

Aimee Ruhinda

Rui Zhang

Charlie Jimenez

Yağmur Taçar

Ding Ling

Chiara Halter

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Screenings:

Svitlana Reinish

Madison Olandt

Liv Lockwood

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Music:

Mu tate

Susanna Raiend

 

Photographers:

Paulina Zizek

Yaye X

nico

 

Video:

Elina Igelska

Alyona Baranoff

Diana Rapoport

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Event Graphics:
Michelle Voortman