Contrasts

Inspired by the idea of contrast, the performance by dancers and choreographers Imre and Marne van Opstal develops in an empty location with no boundaries of space and time, where they move supported by visible harnesses. This is the concept behind Contrasts, the Marsèll Fall Winter 22/23 campaign, portrayed by Andras Ladocsi in six analogue photos and a video. Through the tension of physical bodies, the performance depicts the uncertainties and longing for balance that arise from an ever-changing reality. While the image of the two bodies against each other may initially suggest the idea of contrasting forces, the continuous movement ends up reconciling this apparent opposition. The use of harnesses, which allow the bodies to hang in the void as though floating in the air, modifies movement, prompting a radical shift in the perception of reality. Imre and Marne van Opstal’s work often speaks about the human condition, exploring the limits and possibilities of body and mind, while Ladocsi’s research focuses on the body’s physicality and existence in space. With Contrasts, Marsèll continues its journey among different experimental languages and reaffirms its active support of emerging artists and creatives.