Interview Ziyian Kwan and Rianne Svelnis (Dancing on the Edge 2021)

Arts Rational's Gerry Kowalenko talks with Ziyian Kwan and Rianne Svelnis, from Dumb Instrument Dance, two of the co-creators and performers of "Dreaming of Koi" presented this year at "Dancing on the Edge""Dreaming of Koi is a faux-pastoral urban romance, a declaration of wonder for the flora and fauna that exists within and without. Set in the botanical maze of Dr. Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, a performance of sonic energy and kinetic glow brings art and imagining into relationship with an urban oasis. Here, where inside and outside are poetically merged as one, Dreaming of Koi traverses textures of whimsy and play.With their performance ticket, audiences will also be able to see Rivers Have Mouths, a new exhibit in the gallery of Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, that aims to highlight and honour the stories of Chinese -Indigenous relations and connections to land both past and present."From July 8 to 15, 2021.Info and tickets:http://www.dancingontheedge.org/program/dumb-instrument-dance/