IKIRU – to live

Premiere June 18, 2024 at IDTF festival, Theater X, Tokyo, Japan. Part of SHARP, curated by SU-EN.

Whatever comes our way in the garden.
Pain, joy, challenges.
One breath at the time.
One scream at the time.
One dance at the time.

Collaboration with flower artist Junichi Kakizaki.

IKIRU is an intimate piece, caring for the relation between human/nature/animal. It is also reaction to the nationalistic forces in Sweden who want to kidnap the word ”culture” for their twisted vision of a culture protected by walls.

Choreography and dance: SU-EN
Flower art: Junichi Kakizaki
Music: Lise-Lotte Norelius
Special sound edit: SU-EN
Light design: Soga
Costume: SU-EN
Production: Mon no Kai/SU-EN Butoh Company
Thanks to: Seisaku Kachi, Richard and Rieko Hart

Duration: 40 minutes

Supported by: Swedish Arts Council, City of Uppsala – Cultural Affairs Board