- Living Statues Performance Association
Living Statues Performance Association
We are the Statue Performance Association, a collective of performers specializing in the genre known as “Living Statue.”Our mission is to pursue creative and expressive endeavors on a scale that would be difficult to achieve individually. We aim to expand the possibilities of our art by developing new performance venues, organizing workshops with invited instructors, and promoting broader activities within the field.
Our members are spread throughout Japan, and we foster mutual cooperation across regions while sharing information in real time through the internet.
Festival Produce
“Living Statues”
Living Statues Performance Association × Asago Art Village
Area
- Asago
Venue
Date and Time
Sep.23(Tur)00:00
Performance Duration
Approx. 00 minutes
Performance Language
Non-verbal
Admission Fee
Free
“Living statues” is a genre of performance known as “statue performance” in Japan. Disguising themselves as “figures”—whether they be statues made of stone or other materials, dolls, or broader representations recalling contemporary art—performers quietly stand still and entertain the audience, at times using performance techniques such as dance or pantomime, or showcasing unexpected gimmicks.
What largely distinguishes the art form from other genres is how the performer remains “static” to create the piece. Its allure draws from the fact that living statue performances can be enjoyed by people of all ages and nationalities due to its non-verbal nature, and that it can be staged in various places that may have been restricted in the past, such as museums and theaters.
Another positive aspect of living statue performance is that it does not require any technical or physical strength, unlike acrobatics or juggling. This allows anyone—from children to the elderly—to participate as “performers.”
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Credits
- Co-organized by Asago Town Toyooka Theater Festival
- Living Statues Performance Association
Living Statues Performance Association
We are the Statue Performance Association, a collective of performers specializing in the genre known as “Living Statue.”Our mission is to pursue creative and expressive endeavors on a scale that would be difficult to achieve individually. We aim to expand the possibilities of our art by developing new performance venues, organizing workshops with invited instructors, and promoting broader activities within the field.
Our members are spread throughout Japan, and we foster mutual cooperation across regions while sharing information in real time through the internet.
