Janus Faced
Multimedial performance that combines animation in fulldome format with live dance on stage. Commissioned for the opening of the award gala of the 12th FullDome Festival in Jena. The award of this festival is a Janus, because this double-headed deity has the privilege of seeing 360° films at a glance.
Concept
'Janus-Faced' is about the ability of the god Janus to unite duality. Two dancers, and the fulldome projections interacting with them, embody two extremes that confront each other. These contrasts are reflected in the animation design and the movements, as well as in the position of the dancers. Round, colorful animations combined with flowing movements in dance oppose geometric black and white projections in combination with angular motion sequences and poses. Both characters resemble each other on one side and are contrary on the other side. The performance is an interplay between antagonism, encounter and unity.
Content
The performance combines fulldome animation with live dance, where two dancers interact with 360° projections that embody contrasting elements. The visual design alternates between round, colorful animations with flowing dance movements, and geometric black and white projections with angular motion sequences. This creates a dynamic interplay between antagonism, encounter and unity, representing the dual nature of the Roman god Janus who can see both past and future simultaneously.