NUIT DEVIENT JOUR

NUIT DEVIENT JOUR

NUIT DEVIENT JOUR

NUIT DEVIENT JOUR

NUIT DEVIENT JOUR

NUIT DEVIENT JOUR

contemporary dance · new magic · light art
60 minutes · 5 performers

contemporary dance · new magic · light art
60 minutes · 5 performers

DESCRIPTION

For the creation of Nuit devient jour, choreographer Diana León draws inspiration from the works, lives, and investigations of Remedios Varo and Leonora Carrington—two women artists who were part of the surrealist movement and delved into themes such as occultism, alchemy, psychology, and the bridge between spirituality and science. Exiled in Mexico since World War II, they developed a close friendship and collaborated on their research.

This project seeks to continue their legacy and expand upon their inquiries, building a unique universe from the perspective of the performing arts in conversation with contemporary context. The piece invites the audience to experience a blend of intrigue and wonder through visual, auditory, and emotional stimulation.

*Note: project is in creation

CREDITS

CHOREOGRAPHY: Diana León
ARTISTIC ADVISOR: Paco Ziel
ORIGINAL MUSIC: Simon Rivet
VISUAL DIRECTOR: Siam Obregón
LIGHTING DESIGN: Jon Cleveland
CONTEMPORARY MAGIC ADVISOR: Céline Jolin
PERFORMERS: Charles Brecard, Kennedy Henry, Diana León, Sahra Maira and  James Viveiros
PERFORMERS INVOLVED DURING THE CREATION: Carla Segovia, Sergio Vázquez, Paola Loop,
Ricardo Daniel Rodríguez, Brin Schoelkopf, Sophie Quin, Claire Campbell, André Santos
EXTERNAL EYE: Louise Bédard

CHOREOGRAPHY: Diana León
ARTISTIC ADVISOR: Paco Ziel
ORIGINAL MUSIC: Simon Rivet
VISUAL DIRECTOR: Siam Obregón
LIGHTING DESIGN: Jon Cleveland
CONTEMPORARY MAGIC ADVISOR: Céline Jolin
PERFORMERS: Charles Brecard, Kennedy Henry, Diana León, Sahra Maira and  James Viveiros
PERFORMERS INVOLVED DURING THE CREATION: Carla Segovia, Sergio Vázquez, Paola Loop, Ricardo Daniel Rodríguez, Brin Schoelkopf, Sophie Quin, Claire Campbell, André Santos
EXTERNAL EYE: Louise Bédard

CHOREOGRAPHY: Diana León
ARTISTIC ADVISOR: Paco Ziel
ORIGINAL MUSIC: Simon Rivet
VISUAL DIRECTOR: Siam Obregón
LIGHTING DESIGN: Jon Cleveland
CONTEMPORARY MAGIC ADVISOR: Céline Jolin
PERFORMERS: Charles Brecard, Kennedy Henry, Diana León, Sahra Maira and  James Viveiros
PERFORMERS INVOLVED DURING THE CREATION: Carla Segovia, Sergio Vázquez, Paola Loop, Ricardo Daniel Rodríguez, Brin Schoelkopf, Sophie Quin, Claire Campbell, André Santos
EXTERNAL EYE: Louise Bédard

film photos: Siam Obregon

film photos: Siam Obregon