PERFORMING LANDSCAPES NORDIC/BALTIC

Marika Hedemyr is a choreographer/artist who creates public art, choreography, and mixed reality experiences. She explores coexistence through the emotional and political relations between people and places. Her site-specific mixed reality walks combine documentary material, augmented reality-technology, and performative formats. Currently she develops a series of new mixed reality experiences that explore our coexistence with planet earth through the elements earth, water, fire, and air - as immersive experiences that open new perspectives on relations in the landscape.

Thomas Seest has been working with landscapes and natural materials. At Vild Park in the municipal Guldborgsund he has worked in collective formats and collaborations. He holds a PDC in permaculture and insists on regenerating nature and culture through his works - Art can make the sun rise and the earth quake.

Krista Burāne, armed with master’s degrees in philosophy (Univesity of Latvia) and audiovisual arts (Academy of Culture of Latvia), fosters a space for dialogue not just between humans but also between humans and other beings. As an advocate for documentary, participatory and site-specific theatrical formats, Krista passionately believes in the capacity of art not only to engage viewers intellectually and emotionally and involve them physically and actively. Through her work, she aims to cultivate empathy and foster a conscientious and compassionate attitude toward all living beings and the environment. Particularly in recent times, her creative endeavours have revolved around themes of biodiversity preservation and environmental advocacy, reflecting her commitment to reshaping the dynamics of human-nature relationships. Her recent performances, including “Nocturne” (2019), “2020 Steps” (2020), “..trees Have Stopped Talking Since Then” (2020), “The End of the World and Other Nonsense” (2021), and “All Birds Sing Beautifully” (2023), serve as profound mirrors to our anthropocentric lifestyle. These thought-provoking works serve as poignant reminders of the repercussions of humanity’s myopic relationship with nature, beckoning audiences to reassess their roles in preserving the ecosystem’s delicate balance.