2023 Klangraum Krems Minoritenkirche,
Krems an der Donau (Austria). Performance 12’.

The artist has explored the festival’s theme of 'Balance' by connecting it to the concept of justice, which involves acknowledging and honoring the rights of individuals. To achieve this, strucured norms are not enough: a compassionate awareness of our surroundings is required.

Luisa’s performance achieves a balance between strict norms and a more emotionally engaging listening experience. By moving beyond the symbolic representation of justice as a scale that oversimplifies complex issues into two opposing sides, the artist aims to convey that human beings and sound cannot be fully captured by binary language. Art can provide a language that directly connects to our emotions, leading to a greater understanding and empathy.

Art and law are more closely connected than we may realize, and by reconciling the two, we can gain a deeper understanding of norms and re-evaluate them to better align with human complexity.

Project commissioned by Imago Dei Festival, in collaboration with Platypus Ensemble.

Luisa Pisetta Ravanelli: concept, video installation and dance.
Severin Neubauer: saxophone.
Anna Koch: bass clarinet.

Photos: ©Sascha Osaka, osaka.at