Butoh Performance Artist, Katherine Adamenko during several performances. Images courtesy of the artist.
Dhyana Garcia in performance. Photograph by Clayton Tom.
On the Edge: 2nd International Latinx
Performance Art Festival
is coming to
Seattle's Pioneer Square
As Part of October's
First Thursday Artwalk!
October 5th-7th
Including performances
by several of Seattle's best known performers, showcasing the work
of Cuban/Jewish, New York-based, writer and performer
Katherine Adamenko,
and featuring the performances of Vicente Montañez.
On the Edge: 2nd International Latinx Performance Art Festival is the second Latinx performance art festival based in Seattle, showcasing a wide range of experimental performances grounded in the themes of inclusion, identity, and intersectionality. Featuring a wide range of pan-Latine/x artists and supporters, these performances will range from intimate, single-person storytelling, to medium-length, mixed-media group performances, as well as durational, non-traditional, conceptual, and video performances. The event is headlined by visiting artist Katherine Adamenko, a Cuban /Hispanic /Jewish performance artist and Butoh dancer, who will present an iconic third-wave feminist piece, “Tres Chic: The Beauty Borg.” Accompanying the live performances will be videos showcasing further work by the performers as well as major historical pieces in Latine/x performance art history.
OtE: 2nd International Latine/X Performance Art Festival is proudly sponsored by 4Culture, CoCA (Center on Contemporary Art,) DAIPANButoh Collective, Gothic Pride Seattle, Ladypants Productions, La Sala: A Latinx Artists' Community, and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.
Featuring in Alphabetical order by last name:
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Katherine Adamenko
Dhyana Garcia
Tatiana Garmandia
Loren Herrera
Xavier Lopez
Vicente Montañez
Santiago
Sonia Aguilar
and many surprises!
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Tatiana Garmendia: Beforehand Afterwards.
Xavier Lopez Performing outside of Seattle Art Museum. photo by Lily Munn.
Sonia Aguilar in performance.
Dhyana Garcia Butoh performance artist.
Tatiana Garmendia in performance of "Border Crossing."
Vicente Montañez performs "Ritual Maya."
Katherine Adamenko performance.
Santiago at the first Latinx Performance Art Festival.
Vicente Montañez in Ritual Maya.
Sonia aguilar. Photograph by Keith Johnson.
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Performance Schedule for Latinx Performance Art Festival:
October 5th
3:30-4:00 Dhyana Garcia's pre-show Butoh event.
4:00-4:15 Xavier Lopez Introduction to the Festival.
4:15-4:20 Director's Welcome
4:20-4:30 Marvin Carlson—Author Performance A Critical Introduction
4:30-5:00 Tatiana Garmendia: La Boveda: My Mother’s Kitchen
5:00-5:30 Dhyana Garcia: Victoria @ King Street Station
5:30-6:00 Xavier and Katherine: Soft Cyborg meets the Beauty Borg
6:00-6:30 Vicente Montanez: SERES IMAGINARIOS (Imaginary Beings)
6:30-7:00 Katherine Adamenko: SHOCKED
7:00-7:30 Sonia Aguilar: Mourning Pomegranates, A veiled symphony
7:30-8:00 Santiago: Untitled
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October 6th (Friday) Personal Art Presentations 15-20 minutes.
1:-1:20 pm Loren Hererra Video
1:20-1:40 Xavier Lopez
1:40-2:00 Vicente Montanez
2:00-2:20 Santiago
2:20-2:40 Sonia Aguilar
2:40-3:00 Katherine Adamenko
3:00-3:20 Tatiana Garmendia
3:20-3:40 Dhyana Garcia
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Final Day: Performance Art, Party and Goth Dance Club.
October 7th
12:00-12:30 Vicente Montanez: Ritual Maya
12:30-1:00 Tatiana Garmandia: La Boveda: My Mother’s Kitchen(Part 2)
1:00-1:30 Katherine Adamenko: Tres Chic: The Beauty Borg Full Circle
1:30-2:00 Xavier Lopez solo: “Wonder”
2:00-3:30 Antonio Rodriguez (DJ Name) (Music and feast! ‘til close!)
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