An attempt to become a creature belonging to the phylum cnidaria. The performers try to understand the world of the cnidarians through the sensations they experience during the performance. At the same time, we try to understand our own world more deeply.
The interesting thing about cnidarians:
1, The 'Primitive' state of perceptions
They are equipped with the senses of smell, touch and proprioception. Some of them even have primitive vision. Self-awareness, spatial awareness and time perception are probably quite different from what we have. However, the basic functions of our perception may be similar.
2. The boundary between self and others
The life cycle of cnidarians includes periods of colonies, individual polyps and groups of polyps (sometimes with a division of labour). It makes us think about what determines the boundary between self and other.
3. Flexibility of sex
Some species have a life cycle in which they alternate between an asexual polyp and a sexual form called a medusa. This makes me realise that heterosexuality is the de facto standard in human society, and that it can be a different sexuality in different situations.
Performers:
Akira Shaman
Cristina Isabel Buritica
Lizzie Hewitt
Marty Dzian
Pav Larry Quinston
Tymur Bezuglyy
Sound:
Chris Dowding
Lola de La Mata
Performed on 29th Mar 2017 at New River Studios in London
