Sat 30 September 2023
Reset — Stage — 19:00
How does the body transform itself to become the object and subject of seduction? How far does it go to achieve pleasure?
Hunting grounds is a choreographic solo that explores the proximity between pleasure and danger within cruising spaces.
WARNING:
during this piece, the artist might seek interaction with the audience, under the rule of consent. Do not feel obliged to act upon the invitation to interact if you don’t feel comfortable.
Marco Labellarte
Hunting Grounds (workinprogress) — Belgium/Italy — 2023 — 25'
How does the body transform itself to become the object and subject of seduction? How far does it go to achieve pleasure?
Hunting grounds is a choreographic solo that explores the proximity between pleasure and danger within cruising spaces.
Cruising is a series of sexual practices between strangers that occur primarily in public spaces, placed at the edges of heteronormative society; it is a hidden, horny, crowded, macist and ephemeral subculture.
Taking inspiration from the codes used by the anonymous figures who cross and hunt in these spaces, the performer questions how the entry of authority and repression disrupts collective dynamics and confuses the hunting roles.
Concept, performance, choreography: Marco Labellarte
Music: Men in Pain
Assistance: Claudio Santarelli
External eye: Romain David
With the support of SHANTI SHANTI asbl.
A special thanks to Artist Commons and Sala Nera for hosting me in their spaces during the creation.
WARNING:
during this piece, the artist might seek interaction with the audience, under the rule of consent. Do not feel obliged to act upon the invitation to interact if you don’t feel comfortable.
