The Persians and I � The creation of identity
6 � 15 June Exhibition of art works by young artists from Rio de Janeiro at the
6 � 15 June Festival Centre
Opens 6 June at 17.00 h.
Open daily from 21.00 h. Admission free.
In co-operation with the arts school Spectaculu!, Rio de Janeiro, and Professor Thomas Schirren, University of Salzburg
Gringo Cardia, one of the most sought after Brazilian set-designers and video artists, has brought to life an altruistic, exciting and important project in an old factory building in Rio de Janeiro: Young artists from the favelas are given the unique opportunity to develop their creative talents and work co-operatively at Spectaculu!. In a one-week seminar, Thomas Schirren, Professor of Classics at the University of Salzburg, examined the imagery of an ancient epoch with the young people. Parallel to the creation of a new identity in ancient Athens under the threat of an overpowering enemy and its exploration in Aeschylus� �The Persians�, the question if and how one�s own way of life can become the basis and driver of social change was at the centre of this discussion. As the way of life of the young artists is reflected in their artistic work, the images and art works express the artistic �I� as the seed of a new identity.
The artists at Spectaculu!:
Alana Carvalho de Oliveira, Andr� dos Santos Assis, Angelo Mello da Silva, Dayane Ferraz Rezende, Fernanda Nascimento de Melo, Jefferson Modesto, Leonardo de Freitas Pinto, Marcelo Felipe dos Santos, Marciano Lima Rodrigues, Michelle G. de Freitas, Priscila Cardoso, Thiago Matos de Sul, Tiago do Nascimento Ortega, Victor Valentim da Silva Reis, Wibelson Salustino da Silva
Gringo Cardia is a graphic designer, set-designer, architect and video director and has received many important awards. As a set-designer, he works for renowned companies such as the Cirque du Soleil and Deborah Colker Dance Company. His unique project, the arts school Spectaculu! in Rio de Janeiro, offers talented young people aged between 15 and 21 from the favelas and suburbs a thorough and creative training in a variety of arts, preparing them for an independent life as arts professionals.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Schirren is Professor of Classics and Greek at the University of Salzburg. His work focuses on general rhetoric (ancient, modern), ancient philosophy and modern literary theory. He has also worked as consulting expert for modern productions of classic plays.
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