Performance Info
We often face life’s boundaries as we take responsibility.Are we not pushing ourselves to the limit (voluntarily or by force)
even if we realize our limits as we repeat our daily life routines?
SYNOPSIS
Haenyeo (lit. sea women) or female divers of Jeju Island, Korea dive into the sea to gather various shellfish. The Korean word ‘muljil’ refers to their diving ctivities. It is understood that when diving into the deep water, each haenyeo endures a critical moment of breathlessness at least twice. Only those who are etermined to risk their lives can overcome such brief moments of crisis. Haenyeo explain that they dive into the water to face death and then come out alive every day. The crossroads of life and death that haenyeo encounter when diving certainly exist in our daily lives. For one reason or another, people come face to face with death. I hope to examine how my contemporaries stumble upon death and then escape from it.
ELEPHANTS
LAUGH
Established in 2009, Elephants Laugh is an
artist collective dedicated to creating and sharing interactive performances.
There are three fundamental aspects to all our works: a specific site, a
community and some participatory elements. By bringing performing arts closer
to our everyday lives, we aim to connect art and life. In addition, we explore
social issues and social minorities with the aim of stimulating the audience
and encouraging them to reflect on their daily lives. Ultimately, we challenge
people to confront the way they perceive themselves and the boundaries of our
society.
Production Details
- Director
Jin-yeob Lee
In Association with Producer Group DOT
Reference
- Tour Size09 ( 5 Performers,4 staff )
- Durationmin : 60