Encounters

Site specific video performance

|2004 | Epping Forest

I have never truly encountered a mythical creature, though it hardly surprises me. Yet, there remains a quiet disappointment in this absence. And still, in certain places, an ephemeral presence stirs, leaving a faint trace in my mind.

In this video performance, the forest and its trees are treated as a unique site for exploration, with each section inspiring distinct types of physical movement.

Dressed in bright orange costumes, the dancers create a striking contrast against the lush green surroundings. Their movements, reminiscent of birds and insects while embodying an elf-like quality, evoke mysterious creatures that seem to inhabit the trees.

Encounters reflects Alva’s deep connection to Epping Forest, a place she visited regularly. The performance transforms the site into a realm of imagination, blurring the lines between reality and the mythical.

Direction & Choreography: Alva Morgenstern

Performers: Zoe Brown, Dirk Lambrecht, Christelle Paquet, Alva Morgenstern