We invite you to
BesenBallet (Ballett using Broom)
conceptualised by
German sound artist katrinem and
performed by the
students of Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology during the
SMI Interim Festival of Performances 2023.
© katrinem
When
katrinem was in Tehran in 2015, she became aware of the broom as the sounding instrument of a city. In between a back and forth while sweeping there was a rhythm. Since then katrinem has been paying attention to this rhythm whenever she travels. She analyses the sound of the broom to see if a sweeping pattern can be determined. This led to the idea of performing
BesenBallet.
The examination of sound and space has long been an integral part of katrinem’s artistic work. Comprehensive training in classical music (violin/viola) with constant performance practice (orchestra, ensemble) formed the broad early foundation that led to a specialization in spatial performances and new performance practices.
Gaits, walking rhythms and their imprints on public space were subject areas already being explored in her master’s degree in composition. For over 12 years, katrinem has been investigating in her artistic research the walkability of cities and its associated spatial perception.
Srishti is a premier multi-disciplinary approach design school established in 1996 in Bangalore, India. It has a number of centers and labs that offer practice- and research-based environments for students and faculty from a multitude of disciplines. Srishti's culture encourages thinking, questioning and experimenting to harness the artistic and intellectual potential of each individual and place the institution at the leading edge of contemporary art and design discourse. A multi-disciplinary approach inculcates self-initiated learning and independent thinking and expands perceptual perspectives.
The
SMI Interim Festival is a
showcase of exceptional talent and creativity. Join us for an unforgettable event featuring some of the most innovative and dynamic artists in the industry, curated to inspire and captivate audiences of all backgrounds. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind celebration of art and culture!
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