JÖRÐ - FiLM AND INSTALLATION:

ABOUT THE PIECE:
Weaving the thematic threads of nature, female experience, and Nordic mythological figures into a modern mythology of its own; the multidisciplinary installation and performance piece JÖRÐ plays on the comical absurdity in our current reality. 

The centre of the creative process is an exploration of the meeting between the practices of film, music composition and dance/performance. The artistic team includes film director Maria Tórgarð (FO), composer Lil Lacy (DK/US), choreographers and performing artists Louise Pousette (SE), Tiia Kasurinen (FI) and Vár Árting (FO).

The result is a piece of work that can exist in two different constellations; an audio-visual installation piece and a performance piece in which the choreography and installation marry into an immersive experience for the audience as the installation transforms into the scenography.

Thematically the work explores female identity and femininity through a contemporary Nordic lens. JÖRÐ reflects the contradicting standards and expectations one encounters by being female; the natural and pure and the superficial and materialistic. Inspired by myths, sagas and cultural images such as the Little Mermaid, the Seal Woman and Beyonce, we interpreted these icons into strong female characters with a twist of pop culture references and drag. 

Through projections, sound art, dance and scenography the artists behind JÖRÐ examine how different art forms can collaborate and through this the audience will get an expansive artistic experience.
JÖRÐ redefines humanity's connection with nature and our place in the world; spins together thematic threads of nature, nordic folklore and the female perspective to create its own modern myth.

“Captivating avantgarde in the middle of Tórshavn. Astounding… Sublimity in darkness.” - Birgir Kruse, Birkblog

“I was captivated by how all of the art-forms were so thorough and on such high levels. The whole was more than its separate parts (…)
JÖRÐ took me on a journey that I unconditionally let myself be consumed by.”
- Solveig Hanusardóttir Olsen, Dimmalætting

JÖRÐ is a performance, which intertwines film-, dance- and sound art.
JÖRÐ redefines humanity's connection with nature and our place in the world.
JÖRÐ spins together thematic threads of nature, nordic folklore and the female perspective to create its own modern myth

ARTISTIC TEAM:
Choreography and performance: Vár Bech Árting, Lisen Pousette & Tiia Kasurinen
Director: Maria Guldbrandsø Tórgarð
Composer and sound designer: Lil Lacy
Costumedesign: Maibritt Marjunardóttir & Lydia Vermaat-Wallin
Cinematographer: Barbara Lervig
Musicians: Nordic String Quartet and Rune Kielsgaard (drums)
Recording and mix: Preben Iwan, Mette Due and Lil Lacy

SECRET LINK TO THE FILM (stereo mix of original sound):

SECRET LINK TO THE PREMIERE INSTALLATION OF THE FILM IN 2022 (sound recorded in the space):

WORLD PREMIERE:
JÖRÐ, 28’ video installation, premiered Nov. 11, 2022, KoncertKirken, Copenhagen, Denmark as part of the GÁTT Nordic Arts Festival

CAST & CREW:
1 film director, 1 composer in collaboration with inhouse technicians

SPACE:

One of the following:

• A cinema with Dolby Atmos set up

• A space with 1-3 projectors and Dolby Atmos set up

• A space with 1-3 large screens and Dolby Atmos set up

DURATION:
Film duration 28:30 min.
The piece can be a looped in an installation.

CO-PRODUCTION:
Maria Guldbrandsø Tórgarð
Vár Bech Árting
Lil Lacy

SUPPORTED BY:
Nordisk Kulturfond
Nordic Council of Ministers
Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme, Culture
Koda Kultur

TECHNICAL DETAILS:

• VIDEO

  • Computer that supports three (3) video outputs (Mac Studio, Mac Pro, Windows Desktop Computer without CPU-integrated graphics)

  • 1-3 Projectors or Screens

  • QLAB 5

• AUDIO

  • Logic Pro 

  • Eight (8) L’acoustic X8 speakers

  • Eight (8) Stands for speakers

  • One (1) Soundcard with Eight (8) outputs

  • One (1) LAX8 Amplified Controller 

JÖRÐ - PERFORMANCE and INSTALLATION:

ABOUT THE PIECE:
Please see description above.

ARTISTIC TEAM:
Choreography and performance: Vár Bech Árting, Lisen Pousette & Tiia Kasurinen
Director: Maria Guldbrandsø Tórgarð
Composer and sound designer: Lil Lacy
Set design and technician: Anton Skarborn
Costumedesign: Maibritt Marjunardóttir & Lydia Vermaat-Wallin
Cinematographer: Barbara Lervig
Musicians: Nordic String Quartet and Rune Kielsgaard (drums)
Recording and mix: Preben Iwan, Mette Due and Lil Lacy
Financial administrator: Durita Sumberg

SECRET LINK TO THE FULL PERFORMANCE AND INSTALLATION (sound is recorded directly in the space):

WORLD PREMIERE:
JÖRÐ, 45’ performance, intertwining film-, dance- and sound art, premiered Oct. 6, 2023 at the Nordic House, Törshavn, Faroe Islands

CAST & CREW:
1 film director, 1 composer and 3 dancers in collaboration with inhouse technicians

SPACE:

A large space or black box (approx. 18 meter x 12 meter).

DURATION:
Performance and installation 45:00
The piece is intended to be experienced from the beginning to the end.

CO-PRODUCTION:
Nordic House in the Faroe Islands with Mie Meyle & Gunn Hernes 
Maria Guldbrandsø Tórgarð and Vár Bech Árting

SUPPORTED BY:
Nordisk Kulturfond
Nordic Council of Ministers
Nordic House in the Faroe Islands
Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme, Culture
Mentanargrunnur Landsins
OPSTART
Tórshavnar Kommuna
Koda Kultur

TECHNICAL DETAILS:

• VIDEO
  Distance from projectors to surface approx. 4 meters.

  • Computer that supports three (3) video outputs (Mac Studio, Mac Pro, Windows Desktop Computer without CPU-integrated graphics)

  • Three (3) Projectors

  • QLAB 5

• AUDIO

  • Logic Pro 

  • Eight (8) L’acoustic X8 speakers

  • Eight (8) Stands for speakers

  • One (1) Soundcard with Eight (8) outputs

  • One (1) LAX8 Amplified Controller 

• OTHER UTILITIES

  • Three (3) Magic Arms

  • Three (3) Superclamps

  • Fifty (50) Fabric Clamps (preferably height adjustable)

  • Dance Vinyl

• LIGHTS

  • Cameo CLP Flat PRO 7

  • Selecon Acclaim 500/650w fresnel

  • Eight (8) RGB LED wash lights

  • DMX Controller

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