Francesca Foscarini
LUCKY TRIMMER Tanz Performance Serie # 23
A body letting go of the past, the urgency of being present in the here and now, never knowing what will happen next, moved by the rhythm of breath, memories and light conquering darkness
This solo is based on memories that Francesca has of her grandmother. She is a woman who has been a child, a girl and a mother. In the present she is a grandmother reminiscing nostalgically about her past, aware that she won´t be able to live that part of her life again. She still has a potential future, incarnated through the lives of her children and grandchildren, even after she´ll be gone. In this potential moment she seems to perfectly embody all time dimensions: past, present and future. Grandmother discloses how memories are ingrained within our body armor and highlights the transformation from old to young.
Awards
Best performer, 2013 Equilibrio Award Roma
“The jury acknowledges her highly developed technique, great emotional sensibility, her strong stage presence and her ability in creating a unique and original embodiment” - Jury of the Premio Equilibrio, Roma chaired by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui