“A visual concert utilizing the body as an instrument.”
– Tilman O’Donnell
As the name suggests, Out In Context was a performance series initiated by then director of the Cullberg Ballet Anna Grip, attempting to reframe choreographic and performance practices.
This iteration was choreographed by Tilman O’Donnell. Inspired by the book How To Do Things With Art, by Dorothea von Hantelmann, O’Donnell explored how duration, sound, spatial dissonance, and choreographic harmony might create a new means to see movement.
Staged in different temporary rooms within the gallery, fragments of a previous exhibition, the performers moved through a repeating score throughout the opening hours of the museum.
The work featured a guest appearance by a large brown bear.A site-specific work by the Cullberg Ballet at Marabouparken Konsthall
The performance on Marabouparken was shown within the framework of Cullberg Ballet’ s Out In Context.
Cullberg Ballet’s Out In Context
Out In Context is Cullberg Ballet’s site-specific project that takes parts of the company’s operations out of its usual context to other spaces than the traditional ones. The choreography is based on the locations unique composition, architecture, history and environment and is created by discovering and examining its hidden meanings. Out In Context seeks to challenge artists and audiences to extend an invitation to share impressions and expressions.
Concept and Direction: Tilman O’Donnell
Sound: Tilman O’Donnell
Video and Light: Thomas Zamolo
Created by: Alexandra Campbell, Mirko Guido, Hannako Hoshimi-Caines, Andrea Martini, Gesine Moog, Kristina Oom, Csongor Szabó, Jac Carlsson, Tilman O’Donnell
Live Keyboard: Tilman O’Donnell