CONFESSIONS, multidisciplinary artist Stef Van Looveren's brand new performance, is a spectacular exploratory journey the different layers of identity construction.
This exclusive Dutch premiere sees Van Looveren taking the audience into their unique universe. A universe where sculptural installations, soundscapes and video co-exist and enter into dialogue with Van Looveren’s own physicality and glass sculptures that are made live on stage using a real glass kiln.
“Glass is a metaphor. If you heat it up, it becomes very malleable. When it cools down, it becomes fragile. This same principle applies to us.”
— Stef Van Looveren on CONFESSIONS
Van Looveren's work cannot be easily categorized under one artistic discipline. Their multidisciplinary approach to art combines video works with performances and sculptural installations, drawing inspiration from a hybrid mix of elements such as religious iconography, technology, popular culture and BDSM. Through their choice of materials, glass in this case, Van Looveren raises questions around matters of transformation and transition.
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Some scenes contain strobe lights. Since the performance features a real glass kiln, it might get quite hot in the space.
