The Exploratorium
In collaboration with the Public Programs team I developed two performances as party of their After Dark series for adults. Both pieces were created to fit a theme for the events, was 100% custom to the event, and created in collaboration with local dancers.
Roots
Choreographed for After Dark, this performance in the Exploratorium’s Black Box illustrated how Mycorrhizal root systems represent a symbiotic and intricate relationship between plant roots and specialized fungi known as mycorrhizae. In this mutually beneficial association, the plant provides the mycorrhizal fungi with sugars produced through photosynthesis, while the fungi enhance the plant's ability to absorb water and essential nutrients from the soil.
The Air Fountain
Designed for the 2022 Art of Tinkering exhibition, Daniel Wurtzel’s Air Fountain features a piece of fabric, dancing hypnotically, and invites the viewer to connect with the artwork. Interact with the mesmerizing fabric as it dances through the air.
After hours I got some time with the Air Fountain.
Plantasticas
Performing to live music with Miriam Perez, we activated the floor and danced through the musuem as the Roaming Roses. Delighting visitors, drawing them into Gallery Two for the music, and generally having the time of our lives.
Get to know the wonderful world of las plantas! From maíz to marigolds, plants shape our cultura and our planet. Take a look at plants from many angles—food, science, gardening, and more. Touch plants, grind them up and smell them, study them under microscopes, and meet the gente who care for them.