I have spent the past two years doing artistic research within the Master programme Practice Held in Common, ArtEZ, Arnhem. Together with my fellow-participants, I would like to invite you to ππππππππππ, a show and celebration of our graduation.
Inner Garden, Alya Hessy, 2020
Inner Garden is an embodied reflection on being human, exploring the depths of our potential, creation and procreation. It is a place of practice, a practice of getting in touch with our body, senses, energy, feelings and emotions.
Through the exploration of our own inner world we can enter the space of resonance with the whole, where we can experience a sense of belonging.
Through her careful selection of tactile materials and meticulous handwork Hessy seeks to transform the energy of her experiences into matter, creating sculptural objects. These objects come together in an installation, which forms an environment for individual and collective explorations. Thus, the energy of matter is channeled into the energy of a direct experience.
Next to my installation Inner Garden, which you can see during the opening times, I am offering a series of explorative workshops, which seek to blend the energy of the body and making. Please read on.
Inner Garden β Embodiment workshops
Thursday 8/10, 7-8 PM
Out of the Head
Into the Heart
β’ Short meditation / centering / breathing
β’ Body exploration: head, neck, shoulders, arms
β’ Material exploration: hand spinning wool
Available places: β
Friday 9/10, 4-5 PM
Fully
grounded
β’ Short meditation / centering / breathing
β’ Body exploration: feet, knees, hips, vertebral column
β’ Material exploration: hand spinning wool
Fully booked
Saturday 10/10, 1-2 PM
Expansion and channelling
β’ Short meditation / centering / breathing
β’ Body exploration: full body spatial flow
β’ Material exploration: hand spinning wool
Cancelled. Taking a rest.
You are welcome to join on Sunday!
Sunday 11/10, 2-3 PM
Deepening
connections
β’ Short meditation / centering / breathing
β’ Body exploration: lower back, pelvis, internal space
β’ Material exploration: hand spinning wool
Available places: 1 of 7
The body exploration part consists of very accessible movements and is meant to stimulate the sense of freedom in the body and mind. In the material exploration part we will explore the properties of wool, focus on the choreography of the hands and explore the nature of fiber/human connections through spinning.
Practicalities
Please wear something warm and comfortable. We’ll have a portable heater for some extra warmth. I’ll have enough of drop spindles for everyone to use, but if you you would like to use your own, would you bring it along? I’ll provide the wool for spinning.
The workshops are developed and facilitated by Alya Hessy
Maximum amount of participants for one workshop: 7
To register for one or more of these workshops, send me an email:
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1254241574915897
Address, Opening hours and Time slots for a visit
De Melkfabriek, Nieuwe Kade 1, 6827 AA Arnhem, Nederland
Thursday 8 October (opening night)
4pm – 6pm
6pm – 8pm β¬β£β£
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βͺFriday 9 October
11am – 1pm β¬β£β£
1pm – 3pm
3pm – 5pm
5pm – 7pm
βͺSaturday 10 October
11am – 1pmβ¬β£β£
1pm – 3pm
3pm – 5pm
5pm – 7pm
Sunday 11 October
11am – 1pmβ¬β£β£
1pm – 3pmβ¬β£β£
3pm – 5pm
Reservations are necessary to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. To reserve a time slot, please send an email to Morane.
Participants
Alya Hessy
Anna Wetzel
Lenn Cox
Lucie Chaptal
Morane Havet
Niki Milioni
Takahiro Hasegawa
Wenhai Su