Elysia - Vanessa Grasse

Fri 19 April
3.30pm
Stage One+
£FREE (limited availability)

Elysia is a Research project that delves into the profound interconnection between humans and the non-human world. The name is inspired by the Elysia chlorotica, a sea slug with plant-like qualities - a living testament to hybridity and symbiosis. Elysia blends outdoor choreography, ecological sculpture, and Land Art processes, towards the creation of a visceral, sculptural, and playful outdoor performance, where hybrid creatures, bodies, natural materials, and the landscape are in metamorphosis.

The creative research includes exchanges with academic researchers; sculptors, costume makers and land artists - towards the creation of wearable sculptures made from plants, natural and recycled materials. This is an informal sharing of work in progress, which includes performative work, visual documentation and conversations. It will take place both indoors & outdoors. Elysia is supported by Arts Council England, University of Leeds; Yorkshire Dance.