Marc Spaulding_Wk#10_Passion

© (2019) UC Regents, all rights reserved. Photo by Leandro Glory Damasco Jr. 

In preparation for this year's New Slate dance concert, I spent several hours working at tech-rehearsals. During one of our final run-throughs, this photo was taken of my dancers soaring in mid-air. The crimson colored "cyc", down-lighting, and the back-lit triangle were all collaborative ideas put forth by my lighting designer, Nita Mendoza and I. In particular, the triangle symbol represents fire in the ancient practice of alchemy. Our intention behind the lighting was to create a warm environment that supported the dancers internal passion and pursuit of self elevation.  

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  1. Lonnie AlcarazDecember 9, 2019 at 5:55 AM

    I am glad you were able to collaborate so much with Nita for what became a truly dynamic piece - congrats!

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