Presented By: Arts on Earth
ANGIKA: Sculpture and the Dancing Body
This performance explores the connections between centuries old traditions of performing and visual arts in India. It is performed in the Odissi style by the acclaimed dancer, Sreyashi Dey and dancers from Srishti, narrated by actor-director Martin Walsh and scripted by poet Zilka Joseph. This style of classical dance is derived directly from temple sculptures, similar to the ones in UMMA's collection, creating an intimate connection between the live dancing body and the visual representation of the body in art forms such as sculpture and paintings. A multi-media presentation will add another dimension to the performance.