How the Land Lies

HOW THE LAND LIES is a choreographed interaction between 5 bodies and 3 LED scrolling signs, directed by Bianca Hisse (Brazil/Norway) and Laura Cemin (Italy/Finland) in collaboration with dancers from immigrant backgrounds based in the Nordic countries. The LEDs, usually encountered in public spaces as low-key advertisement signs, become vessels to convey how language influences mobility and movement between countries.

Noga Projects created a stage lighting concept inspired and informed by the pre-existing light elements in the performance, using solely LED fixtures and a variety of white and red hues. The lighting design is developed to simplify touring and adjust to different venues.

How the land lies by Bianca Hisse and Laura Cemin at Kiasma Museum. Performers Keithy Kuuspu, Fornier Ortiz. Music by Vera Vice.
How the land lies by Laura Cemin and Bianca Hisse at Kiasma Museum. Performers Keithy Kuuspu, Fornier Ortiz, Giorgia Lolli, Mercedes Balarezo and Nassim Meki. Music by Vera Vice.
How the land lies by Laura Cemin and Bianca Hisse at Kiasma Museum. Performers Keithy Kuuspu, Fornier Ortiz, Giorgia Lolli, Mercedes Balarezo and Nassim Meki. Music by Vera Vice.
How the land lies by Laura Cemin and Bianca Hisse at Kiasma Museum. Performers Keithy Kuuspu, Fornier Ortiz, Giorgia Lolli, Mercedes Balarezo and Nassim Meki. Music by Vera Vice.
How the land lies by Laura Cemin and Bianca Hisse at Kiasma Museum. Performers Keithy Kuuspu, Fornier Ortiz, Giorgia Lolli, Mercedes Balarezo and Nassim Meki. Music by Vera Vice.
How the land lies by Laura Cemin and Bianca Hisse at Kiasma Museum. Performers Keithy Kuuspu, Fornier Ortiz, Giorgia Lolli, Mercedes Balarezo and Nassim Meki. Music by Vera Vice.

Details

Created by
Laura Cemin
Bianca Hisse

Venues
STL Independent Dance Stage
Kiasma Theatre
Aerowaves Ireland

Year
2023

Photo by
Finnish National Gallery / Pirje Mykkänen

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