Shannon Yu:“…all knowing 瞭然”
solo choreographed and performed by Shannon Yu
Shannon is Aaartsalliance ‘s 2023 Jadin Wong Fellow for Dance & choreography
past…present…future…all knowing in the power of change that connects us all. I hold a magnifying glass up to myself, inviting you to witness the intricacies of my being — the flaws, the brilliance, the humanity. In Turn, I extend this lens outward, reflecting on New York, Taiwan, queerness, displacement, and, ultimately, you.
Collaborating with musician: Levi Lu
Interactive Video Animation: Jan-Suphitcha Donsrichan
Rehearsal assistant: Maddie Hopfield
Lighting designer: Matthew 'Mateo' Morris
Project manager: Mattie McGarey
Triskelion team:
Executive director: Rachel Mckinstry
Director of Productions: Anna E Wotring
Director of operations & marketing: Miriam Rose
Prototype of the effect in which areas of their skin appear black on the screen at the beginning of the act. Later in the performance, they gradually paint their bodies with black ink, and the effect makes those painted areas disappear into the background.
Prototype of scene switching by dimming the whole visual off
“…all knowing 瞭然” is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department
of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council. With process supported by @topazartsinc Artist in residency, @newdancealliance Satellite program, and LEIMAY subsidized rehearsal space program.
Video &photo credits: @triskelionarts @allyvisuals @intergrantfestival @milana_aernova