Man in a Room

Man in a Room was created for Tero Saarinen by Carolyn Carlson in 2000, one of the most influential contemporary choreographers in Europe. It was originally performed as a part of Spiritual Warriors, a compilation evening of solos choreographed by Carlson for five renowned dancers. Man in a Room displays a man – an artist – in a room. Inspired by the life of the American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko (1903-1970), the work explores man’s creative anxiety.

Duration
22 minutes
Premiere
17 June 2000, La Biennale de Venezia, Italy

"Everything seems to have fallen in place -- technique, brilliance, ease, humour, presence -- Tero Saarinen is a phenomenon."
– Dagens Nyheter, 2004

Creative team

Choreography Carolyn Carlson
Dance
 Tero Saarinen
Music Collage (Gavin Bryars Ensemble, Apocalyptica)
Lighting design Mikki Kunttu
Set design Carolyn Carlson
Costume design Rachel Quarmby-Spadaccini

Production

Biennale de Venezia (Italy) In collaboration with Tero Saarinen Company (Finland)

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