IL CORPO LIQUIDO

A water-based bodywork in which water invites in an intimate, self-reflective space. The research aims at an artistic translation of this unique quality of intimacy, in which the body of the giver becomes an invisible medium, helping the receiver to truly connect with their own body. A space in which participants can immerse themselves in a safe and alternative environment, encouraging them to unleash their creative potential. How can we co-create a space of trust and a condition in which playful exploration is encouraged? The research then investigates how embodied practices can bring new depth to our daily time, helping us to connect, think and work in ways that fully honor our selves.

Jija Sohn is a Japanese-Korean artist based in Amsterdam. She has rooted her practice in the principles of well-being, care and fullness of life. Since 2019, she has dedicated her work to exploring human connections and relationships, developing three community-based projects-“Lands of Concert,” “Phantom Travels” and “Landing on Feathers.” She also worked on the community project “Performing Gender – Dancing In Your Shoes” with Theater festivalBoulevard in 2022-2023.These projects became her way of looking inside human nature, recognizing and embracing all its flaws and strengths. Since 2023 he has been studying water body practices such as Watsu® (Shiatsu in Water) and Water Dance and immersing himself in water as an environment for the exploration of movement as artistic territory.