Karena Johnson is a pioneering force in British Theatre with a vision to direct and programme new theatre and a diverse voices. Her total theatre approach to directing has a strong conceptual edge focusing on the personal political.
Melih Gorgun is a curator, interpreneur, visual artist, who uses pop-culture symbols, political cases and situations, introducing them in visual debates over intellectual approach versus public-oriented art and performing art. He is also involved in the development projects of cultural policies.
"Underneath/ Nothing as silent as snow” is a mixed media performance installation using digital imaging and live action exploring the convoluted journey to becoming a "European" and what lies underneath this apparent homogeneous identity. The audience experiences will be processed through the installation and presented with versions of Europe while becoming part of "our" constructed new Europe.
Co-producers: Intercult, Loud Talkin'
Sponsors: Gusto Interior/IC Mimari, Chameleon events & PR, Studio Production, New Arts Exchange
Below are images from Karena and Melih's "SEAS Date" in Tromso, Norway which inspired their collaboration.
