“The Dao gives birth to One. One gives birth to Two. Two give birth to Three. Three gives birth to all things.” –Chapter 42 of the Tao Te Ching

ENTROPY fuses the philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism and Daoism, posthumanism theory, and feminist methodologies to explore humanity’s trajectories throughout history. By navigating primal life stages, the quest for power, and the dissolution of identity across cultures and time, Entropy challenges fixed notions of humanity, self, gender, and technology. It embodies both ancient traditions and posthuman anxieties, questioning the boundaries of the human form and existence. The project critically engages with the intersection of spirituality, technology, and power, while exploring impermanence, the evolving relationship between humans and non-humans, and the intersectionality of gender and power dynamics.

Content transparency: This project includes both performing and visual arts. Performing arts works involve heavy subject matter with dark imagery and adult content. Visual arts works may invite viewer participation. Viewers will be asked to review and acknowledge the content reminder prior to attending.

Notes:  Viewers are invited to arrive 30 minutes before the concert starts to experience the visual arts exhibition in the theatre lobby.

Time:

Nov. 15-16 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 17 2 p.m.

Location:

Galvin Playhouse Theatre

51 E. 10th St. Tempe AZ 85281

Tickets:

https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/emerging-artists-ii-entropy

www.purplepass.com

Emerging Artists II presents original choreographic work by third-year dance graduate students Alyssa Karayanes and Valkyrie Yao. The Emerging Artists performances feature MFA Dance thesis projects. The artists spend nearly a year developing research-intensive projects that center on a broad range of subjects.

Photo Credits: Chad Westover