"a KOAN for our times”
dance, text, decor, costume JH
Koan
solo
The new, the next, the solo created now, in our times.
The solo alone - to see what can often only be seen alone.
The lone voice - not in the wilderness but in the modern place and state….
…..confused, angry, fearful……..insightful, observant, serene.
The single person acts and listens to the single person and the gathered crowd
Serbian review 2024
The solo "KOAN" created by Julyen Hamilton is a beautiful reflection on a solitary journey within the contemporary landscape where, amidst the noise and chaos, individuals search for clarity and understanding within themselves. It speaks to the paradoxical nature of our existence, oscillating between confusion and insight, rage and serenity, as we are watched by the collective consciousness around us. Like a traditional koan, it invites contemplation and introspection by encouraging us to explore the depths of our own minds and perceptions.
Koan, as a traditional form of spiritual practice in Zen Buddhism is used to encourage deep introspective thinking and achieve enlightenment. It usually consists of paradoxical stories, sentences or questions that have no direct solution or logical answer. The goal of a koan is not to be understood rationally or intellectually, but to transcend conventional ways of thinking and reach a direct experience of enlightenment or "awakening."
