"GAIA" is an interdisciplinary concert that explores the relationship between humans and nature.

In a contemporary context, this relationship is defined by the climate crisis and a sense of disconnection from the natural world.

Historically, we have attributed a profound humanity to nature—personified as Gaia, the goddess of the Earth. Nature possessed agency and was a force to be respected. However, humanity’s ongoing exploitation of the Earth’s resources has reduced nature to a mere tool, inverting the power dynamic between humans and the natural world. Humans have chosen to elevate themselves above Gaia; this concert examines the implications of this shift for us today, as well as what it may mean for the future.

The concert is based on Ferdinand Ahm Krag’s dual work, "Transfiguration of Matter I & II." These visual artworks offer a glimpse into the greater whole of which we are a part—yet only ever perceive in fragments. The wo...

"GAIA" is an interdisciplinary concert that explores the relationship between humans and nature.

In a contemporary context, this relationship is defined by the climate crisis and a sense of disconnection from the natural world.

Historically, we have attributed a profound humanity to nature—personified as Gaia, the goddess of the Earth. Nature possessed agency and was a force to be respected. However, humanity’s ongoing exploitation of the Earth’s resources has reduced nature to a mere tool, inverting the power dynamic between humans and the natural world. Humans have chosen to elevate themselves above Gaia; this concert examines the implications of this shift for us today, as well as what it may mean for the future.

The concert is based on Ferdinand Ahm Krag’s dual work, "Transfiguration of Matter I & II." These visual artworks offer a glimpse into the greater whole of which we are a part—yet only ever perceive in fragments. The works are multifaceted and complex in their depiction of the organic realm. They embody a nuanced, multifaceted view of nature—a perspective that remains relevant even in the era of the climate crisis, making it a compelling subject for exploration within our project.

Tosom is an artist duo that works across disciplines, combining poetry, prose, and music. Their conceptual approach aims to dissolve the boundaries between art forms, allowing them to explore themes from diverse artistic angles. Within the performance, text and music both complement one another and function as independent elements....

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