ABIDE

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The art installation and performance piece title "ABIDE" was a devised piece designed for the Myth and Algorithms International Gala 2024 in Constata Romania organized by OISTAT Romania.

This aristic installation took place in Roman ruins located in Constanta, Romania a few feet off the shore of the Black Sea.

Being this a devised piece that was preceeded by workshops that led to a group concept and design proposal, the concept and final execution of this piece were conceived in unders 84hours, including its performance during the International Gala.

DESCRIPTION

As the myth states, Ariadne and Theseus fell in love with the Athenian hero Theseus and. With a thread or glittering jewels, Ariadne helped him escape the Labyrinth after he had slain the Minotaur. In the end, Ariadne died on the island of Naxos after being abandoned by Theseus, forever waiting for him to come back.

This art installation and performance piece titled "Abide", states the following: "Ariadne, blinded by her love to Theseus, forever waits for him to follow the thread out of the labyrinth and back to her".

Pictures by Kelemen Kinga

Picture by Natia Ugrekhelidze

ABIDE

Co-Directing and Co-Scenic Design by Sebastian Zavalza, Natia Ugrekhelidze, Evan Stead and Julia Montalvo

Choreographers: Paul Zimet and Ellen Madow

Lighting Design by Sebastian Zavalza

Lighting Advising by Sabrina Hamilton

Costume Design by Evan Stead

Sound Design by Natia Ugrekhelidze

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