My dance theater has evolved into a wearable piece of architecture. The performance happens in three phases: the "sails" transition from (1) deflated costume that wraps the body, (2) inflated shapes connected to body to accentuate and extend (or restrict) movements, (3) independent free-standing structures able to move and connect with environment.
Scale model of inflated spiral shape, worn as backpack to accentuate (and limit) body movement. The spiral's gravitational midpoint is centered over the dancer, allowing dramatic size variation. Shape connects to body at shoulders, waist, and wrists.
Additional rigid structure must be added (or redesigned) at body point in order to maintain shape's integrity. Concave curves will not hold.
Study now will be directed towards development of stable shapes; focus will be on materiality (the shapes might have to be inflatable cushions) and pushing the limits of size.
Library of little shapes
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