Artificial Things: Choreographer's approach

Artificial Things: Choreographer’s approach

Choreographic Intention and Starting Point

• Artificial Things was initially inspired by the experience of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Choreographer’s approach involves using AI as a representation of the changing relationships among the performers.

Development of Movement Material

• Choreographer utilised a combination of structured improvisation and set choreography.
• The dance sequences represent how AI has become an integral part of our society and our reliance on it.

Use of Other Choreographic Devices

• The unison and canon patterns symbolise uniformity, a key element in the concept of AI.
• The repetition of movements represents the consistent operation of AI, while sudden changes in movements symbolise malfunction or disturbance.

Performance Context

• The piece was originally designed to be performed in a proscenium arch, which symbolises the ‘frame’ that society sees AI through.
• An end stage setup is also viable, reflecting the one-directional development and progression of AI.

Use of Aural and Visual Elements

• Choreographer employs varied lighting, highlighting the stark contrast between the organic world and the artificial world.
• Costume design complements the choreography, with the dancers dressed in a mix of formal and casual attire, representing a society dominated by technology.

Interpretation

• The choreography and overall performance aim to provoke thought about our reliance on technology and its impact on our autonomy and freedom.