World-renowned Choreographer Damien Jalet and Sculptor Kohei Nawa's Latest Collaboration "Mirage (transitory)" Organized by Zero-Ten to Premiere in Fukuoka ahead of Int'l Tour

-Performance Art Exploring Essence of Life and World through Ephemeral and Shape-changing Materials; Show to Be Held at Immersive Theater THEATER 010 from September 27, 2024-

Zero-Ten Inc., headquartered in Fukuoka City, a company that designs, develops and provides comprehensive production services for videos, events, websites, and more, presents "Mirage (transitory)," a new art performance created in collaboration with internationally acclaimed French-Belgian choreographer and dancer Damien Jalet and sculptor Kohei Nawa. The event will be held from September 27 (Friday) to October 6 (Sunday), 2024 at THEATER 010, an immersive theater attached to 010 BUILDING, a multi-purpose facility located in the Hakata area of Fukuoka, which combines world-class food and entertainment. Tickets are on sale now.

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Outline

Production Piece: Mirage (transitory)

Schedule: September 27, 2024 - October 6, 2024

Venue: THEATER 010 (Sumiyoshi 1 Chome 4-17, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0018, Japan)

Performance: approx. 70 minutes

Choreography: Damien Jalet

Scenography: Kohei Nawa

Music: Thomas Bangalter

Costumes: Kunihiko Morinaga (ANREALAGE)

Lighting: Yukiko Yoshimoto

Stage director: Masaya Natsume

Dancers: Aimilios Arapoglou, Ema Yuasa, Vinson Fraley, Ruri Mito, Risa Makino, Kehua (Lico) Li, Surimu Fukushi, Kazutada Kagaya

Ticket site: https://e.japanticket.com/shops/theater010?lang=en

Advance tickets:

1F Regular 8,000 yen / Students 4,000 yen

2F (Standing) Regular 5,500 yen / Students 3,000 yen

On the day:

1F Regular 9,000 yen / Students 5,000 yen

2F (Standing) Regular 6,500 yen / Students 4,000 yen

Organized by Zero-Ten Inc.

Produced by Sandwich Inc., Zero-Ten Inc.

Cooperation: Kyoto University of the Arts - ULTRA SANDWICH PROJECT

Sponsors: Super Massive Global Inc.

Damien Jalet and Kohei Nawa are celebrated for their global collaborations with various creators that transcend genre or format. Their relationship began when Damien Jalet, who had always had a deep interest in Japanese culture, resonated with Kohei Nawa's installation work "Foam" at the 2013 Aichi Triennale. Over the past decade, their collaboration has continued, resulting in a form of expression that transcends the boundaries between science and mythology as well as sculpture and dance.

The latest work, "Mirage (transitory)," is a follow-up to the previous collaborative trilogy of "VESSEL," themed around death and rebirth; "Mist," which features fog; and "Planet

(wanderer)," which depicts wanderers. Dancers from around the world such as Greece, the U.S., the Netherlands, China, and Japan have been invited to perform. Music will be composed by former Daft Punk member Thomas Bangalter, and costumes will be created by ANREALAGE, known for exploring the relationship between technology and the human body. The Fukuoka performance marks its world premiere of this project, ahead of the overseas tour, with plans to expand the project to the Grand Theatre de Geneve in Switzerland, and tour Europe. This performance is positioned as a prologue to such continuous development.

The past trilogy has a loose conceptual continuity, with the most recent work, "Planet (wanderer)," depicting people wandering in desolate environments, such as deserts and other planets. In "Mirage (transitory)," the focus is on the hallucinations and mirages seen by those who feel limited in such environments. Without being able to determine whether the shimmering illusion is real or not, there are those who find hope in it. The dancers repeatedly approach and move away from each other, transforming themselves rapidly, and expressing the transience and eternity of life at the same time. The dynamic stage composition that takes advantage of the close proximity between the audience and performers, unique to the immersive theater THEATER 010, where an overwhelming sense of immersion can be experienced. The organizers hope the audience will enjoy this fusion of space, art, and dance that is brimming with a sense of presence.

Performance details

- Mirage (transitory)

In this work, the dancers change their forms from moment to moment, just like the flickering light, the changing weather, or the evolving plants and animals. Through the interaction of these different forms, the boundaries between seemingly opposing concepts, such as life and death, the ancient and the future, as well as harmony and chaos, are explored. Eventually, the stage, where even the boundary between information and matter has become blurred, will become a place of transformation.

Damien Jalet and Kohei Nawa aim to depict the unknown landscape that lies beyond.

- Venue

THEATER 010

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THEATER 010 is an immersive theater and experience-based entertainment facility. From the moment visitors step into the theater, they will be transported to an amazing environment with its well-designed atmosphere, powerful sound and lighting, DJ music, and top-level performances of song, dance, and acrobatics, and more. They will enjoy an artistic experience overflowing with energy and thrills.

- Profile

Damien Jalet

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Damien Jalet is an independent French-Belgian choreographer and dancer. In addition to collaborating with sculptor Antony Gormley as well as musicians, choreographers, film directors, and designers, he has been involved in a wide range of projects, including choreographing for operas and music videos. In 2017, he was appointed Artistic Director of the National Youth Dance Company in the U.K.

Kohei Nawa

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Born in 1975, and based in Kyoto, Japan, Kohei Nawa received a PhD in Fine Art/Sculpture from Kyoto City University of Arts in 2003, and established creative platform Sandwich Inc. in 2009. Focusing on the surface skin of sculpture based on his original concept of "cell (grains)," he has created numerous works that transcend genres such as three-dimensional, two-dimensional, installation, architecture, and performance art. Flexibly interpreting the definition of sculpture, he has created a perceptual experience that opens up the physical properties of the material to the viewer.

- Profiles of Thomas Bangalter and Kunihiko Morinaga, Collaboration work by Damien Jalet and Kohei Nawa: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JPDnWy05vHIe7VRy0Wa-5tRvvBr-mTts/view?usp=sharing

About the Organizer

Company: Zero-Ten Inc.

Address: Daiichi Prince Building, 8-13 Gionmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0038, Japan

Official site: https://zeroten.jp/en/