A Younger Theaterįor the dance, Chalayan worked with choreographer Damien Jalet, whose trademark whirling pops up in several places, most strikingly for a stunning sequence in which bulky black overcoats are transformed into sequinned dresses while their wearers spin languidly, creating moving circular tracks of light like disco-styled whirling dervishes. The dancers move with such accuracy and focus they seem tribal in their energy, but also strangely mechanical, moving the body in ways that seems humanly impossible. Jalet’s work is bold, sharp and painfully precise, with timing that’s impeccable. It’s inspired and enjoyable and there’s so much going on, whether mild mocking of the fashion industry or a detour into cultural politics when two niqab-clad dancers skid across a ball pool. There are some fantastic coup de théâtre moments: the dress that moves by itself, twisting into new shapes as if possessed, like an haute couture version of Alien or the thick wool overcoats that turn into fabulously glittery dresses. It is like a theatrical exploration of clothing. Chalayan and choreographer Damien Jalet create a visual unit out of the ensemble of dancers, combining the detail of the choreography with lighting, fabrics, and sound to create complex textures. Gravity Fatigue is a beautiful and groundbreaking piece. Gravity Fatigue performed at Sadler’s well, London, in October 2015 Gravity Fatigue combined the visual creativity of his artistic concepts with contemporary dance, realized in partnership with Damien Jalet, Yeast Culture’s Nick Hillel, sound illustrators Mode-F and lighting designer Natasha Chivers, the production takes its inspiration from themes of identity and displacement, and the disconnection experienced in public spaces at moments of transition. Chalayan’s first theatrical work Gravity Fatigue, received its world premiere at Sadler’s Wells in October 2015. Hussein Chalayan is an internationally renowned fashion designer and visual artist whose work is known for innovative design, bold use of technology and elegant minimalism. Gravity fatigue is combining the visual creativity of Hussein Chalayan’s designs and concepts with contemporary dance to bring to life a transformational and imaginary world.
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