◆Outline

PORTAL is an evolving body of work that explores the transition between virtual and physical reality through movement, sound, light, and architectural space. The work explores the emergence of virtual and immaterial states into physical experiences.
Darren Johnston (choreographer, director, mixed media artist) is a resident at Zaha Hadid Architects, a London-based architecture firm founded by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid in 1980. Hadid Architects, a London-based architecture firm founded in 1980 by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid. While building abstract environments where movement data and architecture intersect, he continues to research how virtual, insubstantial experiences can be transformed into tangible forms.

The residency at Dance Base Yokohama focuses on physical and virtual choreography, digital and physical environments, and spatial acoustic experimentation to create new installation and performance concepts. Inspired by ritual structures, contemplative practices, contemporary acoustic experience spaces, and Japanese partners such as HOSOO in Kyoto, this project explores “generative AI” as a common thread connecting virtual and physical design and experience forms.

This project will be held as an exchange with the Portal Project, which will premiere at Sadler’s Wells.

◆Showing

Sunday, June 28, 19:00 Concert begins
*Doors will open 15 minutes before
*Post-performance talk will follow the performance

Fee: Free (registration required)

◆Application

Please register through Peatix.
Registration for DaBY members (free of charge) is required. Please register here in advance.

◆Venue

Dance Base Yokohama 3F

Access:
3F KITANAKA BRICK&WHITE BRICK North, 5-57-2 Kitanaka-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Directly connected to “Yokohama Kitanaka Knot”, Exit 2a, Bashamichi Station, Minatomirai Line

Venue Facilities

All-Gender Restrooms: There are all-gender restrooms on the 3rd floor that anyone can use. (Workshop participation only)
Multipurpose Restroom: There is a wheelchair accessible multipurpose restroom next to the supermarket across from the venue.
*We also provide support for visitors in wheelchairs and those who need information security.
If you need assistance, please contact us at the following e-mail address:
contact@dancebase.yokohama

◆Profile

Darren Johnston
is a UK-based choreographer, director and interdisciplinary artist.
His practice spans performance, immersive environments and spatial research. Exploring the intersection of choreography, architecture, and emerging technologies, he investigates relationships between the body, perception, and contemporary forms of presence.
He is currently an artist-in-residence at Zaha Hadid Architects, where he is developing PORTAL, an ongoing choreographic and spatial research platform exploring the transition between virtual and physical reality. He has been artist-in-residence at Berghain, Berlin, and has created work at the Barbican, as well as collaborating with Aphex Twin and Tim Hecker.

◆Credit

Organized by: Darren Johnston / Dance Base Yokohama [Sega Sammy Foundation for Arts and Culture]
In cooperation with: Zaha Hadid Architects, Sadler’s Wells, d&b audiotechnik, Panasonic, HOSOO