COLLISION

I can wear what you wear and become you, someone else can be me.

This structure could be me.

The undertaking of its stillness is epic.

This encounter is both brief and permanent.

Celebrated choreographer Jo Lloyd and Tasmanian blacksmith Pete Mattila have created Collision, a new work in collaboration with GUTS Dance and the Tasdance ensemble.

The ephemeral nature of dance contrasted with the permanency of a metallic sculpture has an impact, both brief and permanent. Contrasting metals forge and repel with oscillating timelines.

These elements collide to pose the question: What is possible here for those who are present?

  • Choreography: Jo Lloyd

    Blacksmith: Pete Mattila

    Collaborating Performers: Gabriel Comerford, Jenni Large, Amber McCartney, Kyall Shanks, Madeleine Krenek, Frankie Snowdon

    Sound design: Duane Morrison

    Lighting and Production: Chris Jackson

    Costume design: Andrew Treloar

    Costume Manufacturer: Lizzie Verstappen

    Videography: Michael O’Neill

    Tasdance Artistic Director: Adam Wheeler

    Producer: Emma Porteus

  • Collision premiered at The Unconformity festival in lutruwita in October 2021 and was performed at Junction Arts Festival in September 2022.

  • This project is created in partnership with Tasdance and supported by the Northern Territory Government through Arts NT, Darwin Festival through the Spotlight Creative Development Fund and the Araluen Arts Centre.

    Produced by GUTS Dance / Central Australia.

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