2009 marks an incredible year for me in terms of artistic revelations. 10 years in the making. Finally found my own voice and working style, which to me translates to honesty. Honesty as in not trying to be like anyone else but to delve into yourself and environment to find inspiration in between both worlds.
Working as an artists over the past few years I have not been so impressed or inspired by anyone since Alonzo King which was 8 years ago while I was still a student. Fast-forward 8 years later… I find Crystal Pite. The easiest way for me to sum the impact of her work on me would be the same comparison to hearing Jimi Hendrix play the guitar for the 1st time or see Micheal Jordan on the basketball court. "Game changers" i call them and I had that same sensation with her work. Pites usage of the classical vocab mixed with modern, isolations that one can easily see a Hip Hop suggestion mixed with a sense of humor makes her work stand out in a very over saturated pool of artists. Her work is able to cross boundaries with simplicity and ease while the work is actually very physically demanding. Everytime i show someone who has never seen work i see the same reaction everytime. Amazment. Pite is currently associate choreographer of Netherlands Dance Theatre and artistic Director of her own company Kidd Pivot where she dances as well. If you catch the oppertunity to see her work being performed i highly advise you to go and see it for yourself. Im sure the word Amazing might pop into your head.
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6 comments:
Wow, this dancer is incredible, great video. Although I have to say, I think you are just as talented. Can't wait to see what else is in store for you.
I hope to one day reach her level but thanks so much! Ill take that and run with it:)
Wow! This article really brought alive my desire to know more about Crstal Pite. The video blew me away.
go to the links that are embedded in the post for more on her.
reminds me of Beetle Baily. Sweet movement jumble, kinda tappy. Liked a couple other things she did too although I need to check a longer shot.
type the name in on the search bar on the blog to get more videos of the work.
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