Queens Of Unwanted Things

A multi-sensory dance exhibition on the theme of nature, recycling and human impact.

The earth is an amazing planet with rich nature life, gigantic forests and huge oceans. Unfortunately, it is no longer only footprints that we humans leaves behind.

In the dance exhibition Queens Of Unwanted Things, we step into the world of recycling. From the top of the active volcano El Fuego in Guatemala to the depths of Sala silver mine in Sweden. Through colourful photography series and poignant short films, cinematic music, costume installation and live dance performances, a unique space is created for in-depth dialogue about human impact, where trash is transformed into innovation.

BACKGROUND

The project started in the summer of 2020 with a spontaneous idea for a short dance film. Since then, the project has evolved into a concept for a dance exhibition in constant motion. An exhibition that can continue to develop side by side with society, for many decades to come.

In 2024, the short film Queens Of Unwanted Things has been at film festivals screened throughout Europe and Cuba including the ScreenDance Festival at Dansmuseet in Stockholm, the Dance Film Festival at Ringön in Gothenburg, the Boreal Screendance Festival in Iceland, and at the Swedish Embassy in Cuba.

In the fall of 2024 the production received Västmanlandsmusikens dance residency in Sala. The residency was conducted in collaboration with Sala Municipality, Sala Amatörteaterförening Cameleonterna, Sala Teaterförening and Riksteatern Västmanland. During the residency choreographer and dancer Anna Holmström worked together with composer and videografer Patrick Zylka to create a solo live dance performance that takes place through the exhibition, as well as a recording of a short dance film in the depths of Sala Silver Mine.

”It felt like I was in a dream. Not a dream of the future, but… one of those dreams you have when you’re asleep.
At first, it was a little scary, but then it was just exciting. I didn’t want it to end!

– Middle School student, Sala

The exhibition opened at Gumpels Skate and Arts during Bollnäs Dansar 2024, with support from Region Gävleborg. 120 people, ranging from children to adults, visited the exhibition during the week, which created an exciting opportunity for people of different ages and interests to meet and exchange.

FUTURE

For the spring of 2025 the production has received support from Culture Moves Europe to carry out a residency in Hällefors municipality in Sweden. During the residency, we will continue to develop the theme together with youths aged 13-16 as well as create the light design. In connection there will also be a ”Skapande Skola” project, where the exhibition will be presented to 220 students, från 10-16 years, at Storåskolan in Lindesbergs municipality.

In the summer of 2025, we are working towards a residency with the goal of further developing the exhibition and to create a version with a larger live performance, involving 3 dancers and 1 musician.

For the autumn of 2025, we are now seeking collaborators to carry out a tour with public exhibitions and school performances.

FORMAT

The format of Queens Of Unwatned Things can be tailored to your preferences and spatial conditions. It can be presented in traditional spaces such as museums, galleries or libraries, but it also works well in spaces that are not typically used for dance and visual arts.

Below you can read more about the 4 different versions we currently offer:

Version 1: ”Public Exhibition”
A public exhibition featuring photographic series, costume installations, dance films, and interactive collective artworks.

Version 2: ”Public Exhibition with Dance Performance”
A public exhibition featuring the artworks lie in version 1 with an added 40-minute solo dance performance which takes place throughout the exhibition space.

Version 3: ”School Performance”
For schools, we offer a school performance for students from 10 years to high school.
The school performance is 30 minutes and consists of an exhibition and a dance performance in the exhibition space.
Can be booked together with Skapande Skola.

Version 4: ”Extract”
An extract from the exhibition, e.g. a costume installation or dance film.

In addition to these four versions, we also offer:
Panel discussions/ artist talks with artistic leader Anna Holmström
Dance workshops for professional dancers, children, and youths

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

BOOKING INQUIRIES

Queens Of Unwanted Things is an exhibition with opportunities for organisers working in both large-scale and/or more intimate settings.

The maximum number of visitors for public exhibitions varies depending on the exhibition space.

Want to know more? Interested in booking the full or a part of the exhibition? Contact us today at the e-mail below.
We look forward to hear from you!

info@petricoremovement.com

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