THE
MOUNTAIN
BODY
Gherdëina
Sea Of Rocks
Sea Of Rocks was set across four vertical cliff faces in an absolutely breath taking scenery in the Dolomites. Highlighting slowness, Sea Of Rocks invited for a meditation on the subtle events that transform and re- connect landscapes, blending the anthropocentric with the geological. The work explored the origins of the Dolomites, once deep sea corals, uplifted by continental collisions and still rising. Climate change accelerates weathering, causing floods and rockslides that reshape the landscape. Sea Of Rocks had its premiere during the opening weekend of the 40th edition of Bolzano Danza and a taster was part at the opening of the 9th edition of Biennale Gherdëina- The Parliament of Marmots.
With and by
Concept, choreographer, local and historical research: Helle Siljeholm
Climbers and co-creating performers: Sebastian Cruz, Pernille Holden, Marianne Kjærsund, Anders Rummelhoff, Benno Steinegger
Safety expert: Olav Vestlie
Costume: Karine Faou
Communication: Bjarne Asp
Sound designer: Per Platou
Curator and producer: Lisa Gilardino
Co-producers: Bolzano Danza, Biennale Gherdëina
Supported by: Arts Council Norway, and Norwegian Embassy in Rome, Erasmus+ Mobility Agreement, Oslo National Academy of the Arts (PhD artistic research program) , Perform Europe
Image credits: Helle Siljeholm, The Mountain Body, 2024 © Andrea Spreafico/Riff Video, Last image: © Andrea Macchia