Re- II (Angkor Wat)

Inspired by Shen Wei's study of traditional Cambodian art forms, the tangle of banyan trees at Angkor Wat, and Buddhist and Hindu reliefs on the walls of that ancient empire, Part II is a "work of beauty so singular it literally fossilizes the audience" (Le Devoir).

"My 2006 visit to Angkor Wat, Cambodia inspired Re- (Part II). It reflects impressions of the temples and the trees, the sounds of the land, the children and the culture of that place. I recorded sounds and images from the jungle surrounding the temples for use in this performance, and have chosen traditional music played by local disabled artists, the Moon Light Band, who use handmade instruments at the foot of trees near Angkor Tom." —Shen Wei

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Shen wei
• Shen Wei Dance Arts
• SWDA
• dance
• Cambodia
• Angkor Wat
• temple
• bayan trees
• Buddhism
• contemporary dance
• modern dance

[tamaslehoczky]

I saw it yesterday! I've never seen anything like this before, except them 3 years ago... :) I was thrilled by it again, it's so elemental and so strong and unique! I wish they come back soon!