Care for the art form

Care for the art form

The journey of an artist and that of a scientist are quite similar.​ Both require the guidance of a teacher or guru, a long period of study, knowledge of a codified vocabulary, continual study and practice. Apprenticeship, refinement, and repetition are common to both. 

In this piece, danced to Zara Lawler's flute [Bach's Allamande: flute Partita in A Minor], we show the journey of an artist (and/or a scientist) as she moves from student to practitioner to teacher. We show the trajectory of immersing oneself in learning, encountering doubt, trepidation, and eventually finding our place. We show that this journey is eternal, and we give thanks to the many people who have nurtured our art and science. 

This piece is a note of appreciation to the many gurus, teachers, elders, and instructors who helped train us in our fields. As Kylie Madhav mentioned, this is a love letter to art, science, and study.   

Venue: Aaron Davis Hall, City University of New York
Video credit: Libby Lussenhop
Narrator: Kylie Madhav ​
īkṣaṇa (“caregiving”) was made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement, a regrant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council, and administered by LMCC.