“The idea came from two people developing a shared way of being while simultaneously creating something new, by acting as a kind of support or foundation for one another. It feels important to me, especially in these times, that a shared thought, desire or intention between two people can serve as a framework for something third – something new, or perhaps even something better.
As the material began to grow, branch out and take on a life of its own, the word Garden started to feel fitting: free, open and multifaceted. A garden needs light, nourishment and care, just as human beings need interaction. In this duet, through presence, interaction and technical challenge, I am searching for stranger and wilder forms – revisiting, in a way, my own roots in Butoh.
The piece contains physical humour and a sense of hedonism, yet also beauty, empathy and warmth. These two remarkable dancers, together with Mikki Kunttu’s lighting and Marko Nyberg’s sound world, create a stage universe in which the clouds begin to part – opening toward light and a more breathable future." – Tero Saarinen
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