Esben Weile Kjær's sculpture SHELL, commissioned by Amant, merges playfulness with darker undertones. This installation presents a contemporary castle that draws on childhood memories, reimagining a toy castle in larger, more provocative forms. Kjær directs dancers in rehearsal to embody personal experiences of violence, contrasting festive elements reminiscent of Disney with serious themes. The design includes eclectic influences, making each tower an unexpected amalgamation of symbols, challenging viewers to rethink encounters with art and their underlying narratives.
Kjær tries to complicate how we think about objects, bringing the violence back to our Disneyfied cartoon castles.
One tower looks like a concrete satellite, another like a Dyson fan, and the tallest is prickled with reflective lights.
Kjær asks dancers to recall personal memories of violence in their movements as they rehearse for the performance.
Kjær's SHELL sculpture contrasts playful designs with complex themes of violence, emphasizing a deeper narrative in familiar forms.
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