NEXUS

A short film depicting the journey of two individuals connected together through the symbolism of the rope - intertwined and interwoven in their paths; they play on the edges of bondage and freedom. This film depicts subtle aspects of control, transgression, submission and surrender capturing both visible outer transformations and private inner ones.

The soundtrack of the performance features traditional Māori instrumentals known as Taonga pūoro, which have served a range of purposes throughout history, including warning of danger, marking the beginning of a new day, and communicating with Māori gods. The rope, another significant symbol in Māori culture, serves as a connection to ancestors.

In terms of style, the costume was custom-made for this piece, using different colors to represent various emotional states. The 3D digital printed elements encasing the dancers function as a protective cocoon, enabling them to grow and move within a structured framework. The rope imagery in the work serves a dual purpose, suggesting both bonds of connection and bondage, inspired by the Japanese Shibari techniques, which initially served as a method of restraint and torture before evolving into the erotic bondage technique Kinbaku.

In this depiction, the vast industrial setting symbolizes loneliness and seclusion, as the dancers' individual space is persistently encroached upon, ultimately prompting an urge to progress and break free.