2021.04.13
在物理空間、時間與動作構成的舞蹈在面臨實體表演空間的消弭和限制中，舞蹈創作者正透過另一媒介去開展創作。在虛擬空間中發佈，扭轉了一貫的創作模式和想像，同時更新觀眾接收被壓縮成二維影像的舞蹈以及其認知。舞蹈錄像處於介乎於兩者卻不一定靠近其中一方的灰色地帶，它如何成為超越現場的舞蹈和錄像兩者界線的獨立存在，從而辨識新的觀看和閱讀角度。
《互（換）玩－舞蹈與錄像的互動實驗》邀請了六位創作者，三位來自舞蹈的訓練背景，另外三位來自影像創作界別，嘗試透過建立對話的平台來建立同時解構有關舞蹈被轉譯成影像的各種關係。是次項目的英文題目中以Inter-PLAY一詞來概括這些創作者的關係，以及作品面對觀眾時的狀態。Play一字除了解作玩耍，同時亦解作影像的播放、演出和演奏等。在實驗和交流的過程中，我們鼓勵創作者抱有好奇心和好玩的精神（playfulness），讓他們能夠在未知的領域中前行。Interplay有著互相作用的意義，代表一種平等和開放的流動關係，能夠有空間去學習和被影響。
最終創作的影像作品將會以一個能夠與觀眾進行不同程度互動的網站呈現，嘗試透過創作者更主動地代入觀眾的角色去設計和創造獨特的觀賞經驗。不管是先進行心理測驗還是要求觀者置身於雨中，我們都希望觀眾能有更多的選項去經歷舞蹈錄像在視覺以及聽覺以外的感官可能性。在影像主導大量生活中資訊的時代，影像成為了紀錄任何事物的載體，而漸趨個人化的觀看經驗和舞蹈創作之間的關係也許是一個適時的提問。
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“Inter-PLAY”－An Interactive Experiment Between Dance and Video
Presented by: Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Produced by: Unlock Dancing Plaza
Platform: Website
Link: https://www.unlock.com.hk/inter-play/chi/
Synopsis: The dissipation and restriction of live performance space have been imposing challenges to dance-makers who have to shift to another media to create works in the virtual spaces, whereas dance, by its definition, is constituted by physical space, time, and movements. It does not only change the way how dance-makers choreograph, but also how the spectators to perceive the two-dimensional video works of dance. Dance video lies in the midst of video and dance, yet, it is not necessarily categorized or defined by either of them, only when it defines itself as a form that goes beyond both, could the new perspective of comprehension be recognized.
Inter-PLAY－an interactive experiment between dance and video has invited six artists, including three choreographers and three video-makers, trying to foster discourse by building up this platform to recognize and deconstruct the different relations between two forms. Inter-PLAY is used to conclude their relationship as well as their final works with the audience. Play means employing oneself in amusement, also means performing entertainment and causing a machine to produce sound or pictures, and it reflects different states and roles of the initiative. Creators in this project are encouraged to embrace curiosity and a sense of playfulness in the journey of the unknown. Interplay means exerting influence on each other, which indicates an equal and fluid relationship within the team so that there will be spaces for everyone to learn and be inspired by other members of the team.
The final dance videos of this project will be presented on an interactive website. By encouraging artists to step into spectators' shoes to design and create a unique watching experience, we hope to provide a total experience that goes beyond the audio-visual sensation. It could be done by answering a series of questions that lead to different video content or by suggesting them to watch it in the rain, basically anything that helps to complete an individual and unique watching experience of their work. In the era of overwhelming visual information in the form of videos and photos, everything can be captured and archived in this form and perhaps this is the time where we need to rethink how dance could be translated into video form and individual experience might be the key.
Scheme/ Festival: Arts Go Digital Platform Scheme
Art Form: Dance
Participating Artists: Kenneth Hui, Joseph Lee, Lee Wai Shing, Steve Li, Oliver Shing, KT Yau
