“Where does my body begin? And does my body end? Since I have no memory of my body beginning, if It transmigrates into the Other then am I fully born? I live the pulse of another being inside me, watching myself return to myself. Where is the legitimate edge? Can we begin again plural experiencing a form of letting go?”
“You amongst the I” is a project that investigates central themes such as Identity and Gender Transmigration flowing through the dancing body. The idea behind this filmed performance is the return of the repressed linked to the loss of social identity, isolation and self-alienation of the contemporary human. It speaks of a form of sensual shape-shifting, as a compelling and precise metaphor for this post-modern condition, where the body is engaged in a continuous oscillation and movement. An hallucinatory atmosphere of nervous ecstasy holds us through a study of circular improvisation and entities like Hysteria, Hybridity and Ambiguity are explored by the dancers through Repetition. From society structures to inner textures, It is a hymn to a fluid, migrant and plural humanity that carries on the Cause through its own body. Aren’t we all migrating identities? “ – Nicole Oike
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About Nicole Oike
Nicole Oike is a Berlin-based artist and filmmaker whose artistic journey began in the world of fashion art direction. However, her studies in Contemporary Art and film school in Los Angeles ignited her passion for image archiving, art curation, and experimental storytelling. Pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, Nicole’s work seamlessly blends various art forms to create narratives that captivate and inspire.
Currently serving as a curator for Siilk Gallery, Nicole curates thought-provoking exhibitions that challenge conventional norms. She has also contributed to cinema platforms, curating immersive cinematic experiences that transport audiences into transformative realms. With her unique perspective and innovative approach, Nicole continues to push artistic boundaries and inspire audiences worldwide.
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Directed and produced by Nicole Oike
Cinematography by Alexander Brack
Co-Cinematography for VHS by Nicole Oike
Performed by Matilde Bassetti & Lorenzo Savino
Edited by Megan Hayes & Nicole Oike
Coloured by Michael Schatz
Music by Cucina Povera
Filmed at The Noisy Rooms Studios, Berlin, Germany
