A unique exhibition of artefacts presented with live performances.

Multidisciplinary Exhibition 28 September 2024, 4:00PM - 10:00PM 29 September 2024, 2:00PM - 8:00PM Esplanade, Annexe Studio, Singapore Countries: Germany, Italy, Singapore, Australia, Japan

VECTOR  is an annual exhibition of contemporary performance and time-based art. In each edition, artefacts in different mediums are presented alongside a programme of live performances. The presented works in VECTOR#5: Psychogeographies  can be described as psychological speculations on the effects of geography and the environment on the human psyche. 

Conceptualised and presented by Dance Nucleus, this multidisciplinary exhibition will showcase several artistic events that feature artists from Asia and Europe, including Pietro Marullo (Italy), Ashley Ho (Singapore), Domenik Naue (Germany), Pat Toh (Singapore), Jenni Large (Australia), Rick Kanagawa (Japan) and Yuko Takeda (Japan). Aside from presenting excerpts of their performances, the artists will also engage with the audience through dialogue sessions and workshops throughout the 2-day exhibition.

Under the framework of the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival, the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and Dance Nucleus support and present the following events:

1. Trilogy of the Species  by Pietro Marullo

Arising from deep introspection and reflections on the world we live in, Pietro has translated his research and intentions into various creative productions over the years. Trilogy of the Species  is a video installation featuring Pietro's notable works, namely: WRECK - List of Extinct Species (2017), HIVE – our hydrological need of cosmic lines (2019)  and HERMANDAD (2022). 

Characterised by interdisciplinary performances blending dance, sound and visual arts, these works seek to investigate the empowerment inside the triangle ‘the Other’ - ‘the ritual’ - ‘the world’. WRECK  highlights the concept of transforming our relationship to the world, awakening our Higher Self to a deeper purpose; HIVE  represents the Holy Family in an anthropological manner rather than its religious connotation, connecting the idea of family and its origin to the Earth; and HERMANDAD  focuses on the healing power of diving into a community, creating an aesthetic experience around brotherhood and sisterhood. In these performances, common themes of how people relate with themselves, with others within or outside their groups, and with the world constantly resonate. 

These visionary works came to life thanks to Pietro’s artistic exposures through international tours, dialogues with anthropologists and shamans, and collaboration with other artists around the world.

As part of the Festival, an outdoor performance of WRECK  will be presented on 28-29 September at Singtel Waterfront Theatre Lawn, Esplanade. Find out more about the event here.

WRECK - List of Extinct Species (2017)

HIVE – our hydrological need of cosmic lines (2019)

HERMANDAD (2022)

2. Last Portrait  by ashleyho+domeniknaue

In a new performance-installation, Ashley Ho (Singapore) and Domenik Naue (Germany) will weave together text, sound, dance and visual poetry in Last Portrait,  evoking feelings of loss, grief and distance. This iteration of their work in collaboration with Pietro Marullo connects viewers through the memories emanating from personal family items gathered throughout the years. It takes us to a space where relics of the artists' performances rest, presented alongside snippets of their contemporary dance. Find out more about the event here.

Artist residency of ashleyho+domeniknaue in Indonesia  (c) Studio Plesungan, 2024

3. Psychogeographies: The Roses Night Experience with Pietro Marullo

An artist dialogue and workshop, Psychogeographies: The Roses Night Experience  is an experiment. It is an invitation to gather together with nature, to connect on a deeper level, crossing and surrendering to the experience of the night. We gather together because we want to call our deep intuition, feeling and reflection on what we have to do next as artists, as an artistic community. What is still relevant for art as a mission? 

In many cultures, roses play an important role. In Latin America, roses symbolise feminine and masculine lineages. Accordingly, in order to approach the future with openness, we need to be reconciled our personal, familial, and collective lineages.

The experience will begin with music, dance and setting intentions for the night. We then take turns to sleep and take care of each other’s dreams. In the morning, we will share reflections on our experience of the night, and a closing ceremony where we will offer our roses to the waters.  

The workshop is intended for artists but is also open to non-artists who wish to participate. It is free-of-charge, and camping equipment and light refreshments will be provided. Interested participants can write to opencall@dancenucleus.com to reserve, or to sign up at the Front-of-House at VECTOR#5.

Scan the QR code or click the link HERE to book your tickets for free!

The event is part of the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival 2024, organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation - ASEF with the financial support of the European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.  For the full programme, CLICK HERE.