PANTA RHEI
2011/2012, Performance cycle in seven parts
The cycle works on impermanent states and the concept of change and transformation, referring not only to the transitory states of matter, life and relations but also to the temporary nature of thoughts, convictions, systems and presumed orders. The question is if there is something indefinite to cling to, something undying to rely on when all is altered within the course of continuous evolution.
The performance cycle in seven parts has been developed and presented on VestAndPage's Asia-tour in 2011/12, with stations in Singapore (Body), Thailand (Thoughts, Convictions, Relations), Taipei (Matter), Seoul (Time) and Hong Kong (Systems).
Explore what's humanly possible: Stenke and Pagnes don't perform with a script. Granted, they've set coordinates for the show. They have chosen a space and selected objects that are maximally efficient at conveying what they want to say. They have ideas about how they can interact with the space and the objects so that the audience leaves with a story. Still, there is no choreography, and what happens on the opening day goes. If Pagnes struggles to free himself against restraints, that's real blood on his wrists and real pain on his face. Sometimes he gets free. Sometimes he doesn't.
The China Post, Taipei
PANTA RHEI I: Body
Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore
On the occasion of FOI Future of Imagination 7, curated by Jason Lim
November 2011
Photographs by Nel Lim
PANTA RHEI II: Thoughts
CM University Arts Centre, Chiang Mai, TH
On the occasion of Asiatopia, curated by Chumpon Apisuk
November 2011
Photographs by Paisan Plienbangchang
PANTA RHEI III: Convictions
Chiang Mai, TH
On the occasion of Asiatopia, curated by Chumpon Apisuk
November 2011
In collaboration with Zai Kuning (Chants)
PANTA RHEI IV: Relations
Nakhon Ratchisima, TH
On the occasion of Asiatopia, curated by Chumpon Apisuk
November 2011
Photographs by Paisan Plienbangchang
PANTA RHEI V: Matter
Taipei Artist Village, Taipei, TW
On the occasion of Summer Move Festival by Taipei Artist Village
September 2012
With the collaboration of Yan-Ru Lai
Photographs and video by Liu Yao
PANTA RHEI VI: Time
Seoul Art Space Mullae, Seoul, SK
On the occasion of MIAF Mulle Arts Festival
September 2012
Photographs and video by HeiJi Park
PANTA RHEI VII: Systems
JCCAC, Hong Kong
On the occasion of Performance Exchange HK x Italy x Germany, presented by CCCD Centre for the Community Culture Development
October 2012
Images are video stills by Yuki