The Collaborators and Coherence
Just as the title of this collaborative work suggests, there are many layers that blend, intertwine, and compete to create the unified wholeness of this creative endeavor. Inspired by her grandmother who was recently diagnosed with dementia, Lindsey Medina, the studio artist and paint on glass animator of this project, is interested in the concept of memory loss, the fracturing of memory, and how the distortion of our perception influences how we see the world through our individual eyes. Why do we hold onto certain memories? And how do we develop, change, or even lose our sense of identity based on the recollection of these memories?
Heather Boni, the choreographer and movement designer for this project, has been an advocate of integrated performing arts throughout the country for over 10 years. She is interested in our unique perceptions of limitations and how these concepts of limits drive and shape our individualized character and calling. In Coherence, Heather works with Rebecca to design a movement vocabulary that questions how our unique perceptions of change and difference both contribute to, and challenge, our sense of self and character.
Rebecca Metcalfe has a diverse educational background in biology and dance and she loves to challenge herself to try new creative endeavors. She was in a severe car accident 12 years ago that left her with neurological issues and physical limitations. After a rich conversation about memories both lost and found after her accident, she shared the scans of her brain after her traumatic incident.
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