ODE TO THE ATTEMPT (a solo for meself)
“Ode to the Attempt” is Jan Martens’ new solo for himself, which references the individualism and narcissism that characterises humans of our times. The result is a self-portrait in the form of a collage that reveals choreographies and Martens’ way of living and working.
Authenticity, manipulation, relaxation, perfectionism, humour, and melancholy are the extremes between which Martens moves, inviting the audience to look inside his head and computer.
By and with Jan Martens
Production GRIP
Acknowlegments Jeroen Bosch, Kristin de Groot, Michel Spang, Joris van Oosterwijk e todos os parceiros Bproject: Jheronimus Bosch 500 (NL), Comune di Bassano del Grappa (IT), Dance Umbrella London (UK) , La Briqueterie/CDC du Val de Marne (FR), D.ID Dance Identity (AT), Festival CEMENT (NL), Dansateliers Rotterdam (NL)
Support Dutch Performing Arts Fund
Jan Martens is Artist Associé at the CDC Le Gymnase in Roubaix, Nord Pas de Calais and at the same time he is Creative Associate at deSingel International Arts Campus.
