The performance is an adaption of the Classics of Mountains and Seas, an ancient Chinese compilation of early geography and myth. Rui XU’s unique costumes, animal masks and specially composed music and dance, will tell the story of seven divine beasts, whom reside in an ancient realm of myth and legend. These are White Marsh, Torch Dragon, Chimera, Chenghuang, Water Unicorn, Nine-Tailed Fox and Pale Deer of Flood. These once exalted and all powerful creatures, half god and half beast, are terrified to discover that their magical powers have become redundant after being transported to the mundane world, a modern city.
The world has already changed, the divinity of nature has become altered with each passing day by the influence of technology and the digital age. When divinity is absent, when faith is no longer there, what path should humans take?
Seven exceptional dancers from various countries around the world, together with renowned makeup artist Yasmin Heinz, sought after hair stylist Keiichiro Hirano and Rui Xu, have created this woeful but beautiful story. The performance revolves around the Dizang Studio Jade collection, which showcases outstanding Chinese mythical animal carvings crafted from the precious material of jade.
Dancers: Amy Grubb, Tuan Ly, Lauren Sheerman, Antonia Pantazatou, Elisa Vassena, Anders Duckworth, Johanna Merceron.
Choreographer: Amy Grubb
Programme: Art in Motion - 13 May 2019
Combining art, music and specialist talks, Christie’s Lates in London are the perfect opportunity to mix with like-minded art lovers after hours. With free entry, each curated evening in this new series of events aims to bring art to life and inspire conversation, showcasing highlights from our upcoming auctions alongside interactive activities, talks by guest experts and enticing food and drink.
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PERFORMANCE TIMES :
6.45 p.m - 7.00 p.m
7.45 p.m - 8.00 p.m