Fuerza Bruta
Thursday, August 16, 2012
When you have everything at the tips of your fingers, it's too easy to just let it all slip away.
In New York, a million things always seem to be happening all at once, all the time. The result: things get filed away in the to-do list, sometimes never to be heard from again. I've trained myself to be more proactive these last few years but here and there, things still slip off my radar. So it happened that it took five years before I finally watched Fuerza Bruta.
I've known about Fuerza Bruta for a long time. This show, which originated in Argentina, came to New York in 2007—just one year after my own migration to the Big Apple. It wasn't until this year, when I had a good friend visit New York, that I finally took the opportunity to see the show—and what a show it was.
Fuerza Bruta is sensory overload—equal parts rave, performance art, and circus. Performers fly on wires, crash through walls, splash around an overhead pool, and come right at you with sheets of styrofoam and confetti.
The storyline is really besides the point, so I wouldn't spend too much time trying to figure it out. I hastily decided it was meant to be a reflection on and celebration of man's mortality. And then I went right back to enjoying the show.
To fully enjoy Fuerza Bruta, you must be the type of person who does not shy away from interaction. Stick yourself in the middle of the crowd so you can be right underneath when that Mylar sheet is lowered so far down that the only thing separating audience and performers is a thin piece of plastic. Be ready to get soaking wet and extremely close to the people you're supposed to just be watching.
You can, of course, stay on the sidelines and watch everything from a distance. It will still be a stunning show. But if you want to know my personal recommendation, I say jump in without hesitation.
For more information, visit fuerzabrutanyc.com
20 comments
Nice shots! This show seems to be very unique. It looks like it's very dynamic and colourful.
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It really is! They do shows in several different cities: New York, Miami ... they've even done one in Manila. If you ever get the chance, you should definitely see it. Thanks and glad you liked the images!
DeleteBeautiful! Wish I could get to NY and check this out. The colors are amazing and I'm always transfixed by this kind of performance. Thanks for sharing!
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It is definitely an amazing visual trip! Keep it on your future New York to-do list. Everyone gets to the Big Bad Apple sooner or later ;-)
DeleteWow, the show looks absolutely amazing. I don't think we're lucky enough to have something similar in the UK.
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Thanks Antonia, I am so glad you found your wy to my blog and are enjoying reading it! It means so much to get such lovely feedback :-) As for Fuerza Bruta not being in the London, all the more reason to pop over to New York huh? I would take any excuse ;-)
DeleteAbsolutely! New York has been on my list of must see places for some time now so I'd say this is the perfect excuse for a visit :)
DeleteI saw that show a couple years ago while in New York! My cousin-in-law worked on the music for it. Fascinating!
ReplyDeleteWow you're cousin is super lucky and talented! Shake his/her hand for me. Phenomenal job!
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Thank you so much Stephanie! You're too kind :-) Comments like yours make it so motivating to keep on putting stuff out there!
DeleteI've only visited New York for one week back in 2009 but I loved it so much I blogged about it for six months! Anyway, I live in London and I think life is the same - it flies by so fast and that to-do list is so full and so near to toppling over that items just seem to fall off and disappear forever.
ReplyDeleteI have the same philosophy now though - get out and see as much as possible. This show sounds incredible and definitely best enjoyed in the hot summer months where a little water does no harm. It looks visually stunning.
Excellent Photography
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