EarthBodyHOME

(2015)

A multi media dance theater work inspired by visual artist Ana Mendieta (1948-1985), EarthBodyHome pays homage to Mendieta’s life, work, and legacy,  formulated through a series of spiritual rituals drawn from the Afro Cuban Orisha tradition which informed much of Mendieta’s art work.

Choreographer: Amara Tabor-Smith

Text: Ana Mendieta, Laura “Larry” Arrington José Esteban Muñoz Amara Tabor-Smith

Performers: Laura “Larry” Arrington Zoe Klein, Xandra Ibarra Amara Tabor-Smith

Audience Performers: Pippa Fleming, Amelia Uzategui Bonilla 

Co-director/Co-madre: Dohee Lee

Composer/Musician: Jackeline Rago and special guest musicians

Costume and Set Design: Dana Kawano

Lighting Design: José Maria Francos

Video Design: Eric Koziol

Production/Stage Manager: Chijundu “Chichi” Okonmah

Additional video credits: “Body Tracks” and “Gunpowder works” video by Ana Mendieta Courtesy Estate of Ana Mendieta Collection L.L.C and Galerie Lelong -Footprint imagery courtesy of Dianna Frid

Spiritual support team: Yvette Aldama, Tobe Correal, Rhea St. Julien

Lobby Art:
-Eric Koziol (video) Dove footage courtesy of Flight Artists Project -Willem Hoebink & Xander van der Sar, Wageningen University, the Netherlands (www.Vliegkunstenaars.wur.nl)

-Dana Kawano (wall art and sculptures)