Deep Breath

︎ Nov, 2023


Deep Breath is a contemporary dance performance that reinterprets the life of Korean sea women, known as 'Haenyeo', through the lens of human breath. Inspired by their daily struggle for survival, where every breath is precious yet often sacrificed, the performance captures the essence of their deep journey. The profound breaths of the 'Haenyeo', filled with the trials of their existence, resonate deeply within the performance.

The concept of 'Breath' in Korean traditional dance symbolises the harmony between body and mind, serving as a means to express our inner selves. This power of breath fosters understanding and empathy across cultures, crucial in today's globalised society for respecting diversity through shared experiences.

Deep Breath combines choreography, projection, light, and sound to immerse the audience in the graceful movements of the 'Haenyeo' and the depths of the sea, evoking reflection and resonance through the fusion of human breath and oceanic sounds. It aims to unite people in the depth of life's moments through movement, fostering connection and resonance.

In collaboration with choreographer Donna Kim, I and Chang Meng contributed the stage visual art for Deep Breath. Utilizing dynamic projections responded to soundscapes, we sculpted an immersive audiovisual experience that mirrors the depths of the ocean and the breath of the Haenyeo. Through multimedia storytelling, we amplified the core concept of "breath," fostering an environment where audiences can deeply connect with the emotions and narratives woven into the performance.



Presented at Platform Theatre, Central Saint Martins 29. Nov. 2023


Creative Director / Choreographer : Donna Kim
Performer : Donna Kim, Harry Symington, Jacob Zang, Simone Martis
Visual Director : Seong Kim
Art Director : Chang Meng
Sound Design & Composition：Zhao Jiajing
Light Design: Chang Meng, Ke Peng
Projection Mapping : Chang Meng, Ke Peng
Documentation : Harry Ma
Glass maker : Zidi Gong
Costume Design : Yuxuan Feng
Costume Assistant : Yixuan Qiu
Hair & Make up : Dongha Kim
Stage Assistant : Kaixin Yuan
Photography : Amber Derrick
Film : Sunghoon Song
Special thanks to
Peter Brooks, Athina Vahla, CSM Performance Technical Team




Deep Breath是一部当代舞蹈作品，通过“呼吸”的视角重新诠释了韩国海女（Haenyeo）的生命历程。灵感来源于她们每日为生存而奋斗的生活，其中每一次呼吸都弥足珍贵却常被迫牺牲。此表演通过呈现海女的深邃旅程和她们充满试炼的呼吸，与观众产生身体感官的共鸣。

在韩国传统舞蹈中，“呼吸”象征着身心的和谐，是表达内心世界的重要方式。 在当今全球化社会中， 希望以 这种呼吸的力量和共同体验， 去超越文化差异、促进理解与共情。

Deep Breath结合了创意编舞、多媒体投影、舞台灯光和声音艺术，带领观众沉浸于海女的动作和深海的氛围中。通过一种人类呼吸与海洋声响的交织，传递生命的深刻瞬间，促成情感的共振。

在与编舞家Donna Kim的合作中，我与孟畅共同为DeepBreath设计了舞台视觉艺术。利用与声景互动的动态投影，我们塑造了一个沉浸式的视听体验，展现了海洋的深邃与海女的呼吸。通过多媒体叙事，放大“呼吸”这一核心概念，创造了一个能让观众深切体会情感与叙事的环境。



演出信息：
时间： 2023年11月29日
地点：中央圣马丁学院平台剧场（Platform Theatre, Central Saint Martins）


主创团队：
创意总监 / 编舞：Donna Kim
表演者：Donna Kim、Harry Symington、Jacob Zang、Simone Martis
视觉总监：Seong Kim
艺术总监：Chang Meng
声音设计与作曲：Zhao Jiajing
灯光设计：Chang Meng、Ke Peng
投影艺术：Chang Meng、Ke Peng
影像记录：Harry Ma
玻璃道具：Zidi Gong
服装设计：Yuxuan Feng
服装助理：Yixuan Qiu
化妆与造型：Dongha Kim
舞台助理：Kaixin Yuan
摄影：Amber Derrick
影像拍摄：Sunghoon Song

特别鸣谢
Peter Brooks、Athina Vahla、中央圣马丁表演技术团队（CSM Performance Technical Team）

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