RAINY DAYS – The Obstacle Dissolved

Navigating the Silent Currents of Death

The contemporary era, dominated by a relentless tide of connectivity and information, paradoxically leaves us adrift in a sea of disconnect when it comes to acknowledging the shadow of mortality. Within this digital landscape, where the cacophony of noise echoes through virtual spaces, the silence around death and dying has grown louder, more conspicuous. It is within this hushed stillness that an uncharted potential for transformation emerges. By daring to acknowledge the existence of this collective silence, we unlock the gateway to profound metamorphosis.

The experience of loss, although accompanied by the sharp pangs of sorrow, is, in essence, an invitation. It invites us to gaze into the mirror of our own vulnerabilities, compelling us to grapple with the ephemeral nature of existence. In these moments of shared grief, a profound opportunity arises to deepen our connection to our shared humanity. As we navigate the silent currents of death, we are confronted not only with the inevitability of our own mortality, but with the potential for a profound and transformative communion with the essence of what it means to be alive.

Artistic Concept / Choreography: Birke van Maartens
Performance: Paula Hennigsen & Birke van Maartens
Sound Design: Birke van Maartens
Light Design: Kenji Tanaka
Video: Units Digital Production
Camera directed by Peter Schings
Videography by Tobias König