Vever/Gođđi/Weaver – DanseFestival Barents – Norway 2024
Textile Installation and performance Art. Project by Marita Isobel Sorbeg
In WEAVER, I was invited by the director to perform while manually spinning wool, both by hand and using a spinning wheel. The piece, created by artist Marita Isobel Solberg, delves into the art of weaving as a powerful metaphor for exploration, presence, and play. Marita’s work draws from her roots in Manndalen, northern Troms, and the traditional Rátnu-grene (warp-weighted loom) technique. Collaborating with Stellaris dancers, I was part of an immersive performance that incorporated chanting, philosophy, and play, all while engaging with a 5-meter high loom. WEAVER was featured as the opening of DanseFestival Barents 2024, evolving through three performances, and supported by various cultural organizations including Dáiddadállu and Arts and Culture Norway.
Performance Vever/Gođđi/Weaver at DanseFestival Barents. Photo by Gerd Hagen and Anne Katrine Anne Katrine