L ī l ā - The Cosmic Play
L ī l ā - The Cosmic Play aims to look at our sense of belonging and identity. The artists explore the universal theme of the ‘Cycle of life’, the continual turning of the seasons, our connection with nature and the elements, our human need to question our existence, searching for understanding and marking important events with acts of sacred ritual.
Monica De Ioanni and Marion Kenny draw inspiration from ancient traditions of music, storytelling and dance from around the world with particular reference to Bali in Indonesia where both artists have studied ancient dance theatre.
Whilst drawing inspiration from age-old traditions, the artists create original musical compositions, new choreography and retell the eternal story of Cosmic Play.
The Buried Port
Dance, music, poetry
2015-16 Live Music and Dance Performance. Part of Ungaretti Project in partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute and the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh. Supported by Edinburgh City Council and Florence City Council.
Bantu Dan Bantu 2013
A site-specific dance performance created for the opening of “Stop Violence” exhibition at Seniwati Art Space, Singapadu (Bali, Indonesia).
ENSO LaNua
with LaNua dance company, site-specific dance piece performed in different unconventional dance spaces (Dovecote Galley, Botanic Garden). Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dance Base Edinburgh. Supported by Creative Scotland