DEFLECTING MISFORTUNE AND AVERTING THE EVIL EYE
At the time we are releasing our spring programme, we do not know if Deflecting Misfortune and Averting the Evil Eye will be the premiere of a finished piece or a work in progress. In any case, we will make sure that the distinction between the two will be completely irrelevant, as for sure, it will be a full show ! The show will be followed by a discussion with the artist.
The title Deflecting Misfortune and Averting the Evil Eye refers to an action that ended up being a kind of personal signature in almost all my pieces since 2016 as well as in my clubbing life (when the context allows it): the so-called anasyrma, or the ritualistic action of exposing one’s genitals or buttocks, fulfilling a protective magic function. I didn’t know that exposing my buttocks publicly in the name of art in performances or in the name of comfort, defiance and body-positivity in specific club settings was actually relating to ancient traditions but I always sensed it’s magic power. That is why I integrated it in my performances in the first place.
In Deflecting Misfortune and Averting the Evil Eye, I will not only explore how I can translate the ritualistic practice of exposing one’s buttocks into dance but also how dance itself can perform the function of the anasyrma. Today, there are many evils I can imagine exposing my buttocks to, many evils I wish my dance could magically repel. At least, I hope that my dance will make us laugh out loud at all the evil on Earth.
Frédéric Gies, 12 February 2024.
Dance & Choreography: Frédéric Gies
PRACTICAL INFO
Date & Time
Sat. 4 May 2024 - 19.00
Programme
18.30 : Doors open
19.00 : Show
20.15 : Discussion with the artist (in English)
21.15 : Doors close
Place
Festsalen, Ungdomens Hus
Access: Norra Skolgatan 10B. Go up the stairs, first floor.
Price: free
Language: English
Age restriction: For all. Please note : the show contains partial nudity.
Note: the show contains loud music and partial nudity
Drop-in accepted in limit of available spots. Booking recommended.
