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Explore the enchanting world of dance through the eyes of Philippa Cullen in 'The Dancer', a compelling biography by award-winning author Evelyn Juers. This beautifully crafted book delves into the extraordinary life of a pioneering Australian dancer and choreographer who tragically passed away at the tender age of twenty-five in a remote town in India. Journey through Cullen's innovative mind as she emerged in the 1970s, passionately intertwining dance with the revolutionary electronic music scene. Utilizing her talents, she collaborated with avant-garde composers and engineers, creating unique 'body-instruments' to explore the intersection of movement and sound.
With a narrative rich in references to Cullen's personal letters and accounts from those who knew her, 'The Dancer' paints an intimate portrayal of an artist driven by her fervent passion for movement and expression. Discover her groundbreaking performances, which transformed opera houses, art galleries, and even urban landscapes into stages for her unique dance interpretations.
This biography not only celebrates Cullen's artistic legacy but also her influence on the broader dance community. Join us in honoring the vibrancy and sadness of her life's work, intricately woven through the cultural tapestry of the 20th century.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925818727
Year: 2021
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925818727
Year: 2021
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
The new book by prize-winning biographer Evelyn Juers, author of The House of Exile and The Recluse, portrays the life and background of a pioneering Australian dancer who died at the age of twenty-five in a remote town in India.
A uniquely talented dancer and choreographer, Philippa Cullen grew up in Australia in the 1950s and 60s. In the 1970s, driven by the idea of dancing her own music, she was at the forefront of the new electronic music movement, working internationally with performers, avant-garde composers, engineers and mathematicians to build and experiment with theremins and movement-sensitive floors, which she called body-instruments. She had a unique sense of purpose, read widely, travelled the world, and danced at opera houses, art galleries and festivals, on streets and bridges, trains, clifftops, rooftops. She wrote, I would define dance as an outer manifestation of inner energy in an articulation more lucid than language. An embodiment of the artistic aspirations of her age, she died alone in a remote hill town in southern India in 1975.
With detailed reference to Cullen’s personal papers and the recollections of those who knew her, and with her characteristic flair for drawing connections to bring in larger perspectives, Evelyn Juers’ The Dancer is at once an intimate and wide-ranging biography, a portrait of the artist as a young woman.
'Dead in 1975 at 25 years old, the Australian avant-garde dancer, teacher and artist Philippa Cullen lived a tragically short life. And yet, at the time, her artistic activity cast a long
With a narrative rich in references to Cullen's personal letters and accounts from those who knew her, 'The Dancer' paints an intimate portrayal of an artist driven by her fervent passion for movement and expression. Discover her groundbreaking performances, which transformed opera houses, art galleries, and even urban landscapes into stages for her unique dance interpretations.
This biography not only celebrates Cullen's artistic legacy but also her influence on the broader dance community. Join us in honoring the vibrancy and sadness of her life's work, intricately woven through the cultural tapestry of the 20th century.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925818727
Year: 2021
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925818727
Year: 2021
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
The new book by prize-winning biographer Evelyn Juers, author of The House of Exile and The Recluse, portrays the life and background of a pioneering Australian dancer who died at the age of twenty-five in a remote town in India.
A uniquely talented dancer and choreographer, Philippa Cullen grew up in Australia in the 1950s and 60s. In the 1970s, driven by the idea of dancing her own music, she was at the forefront of the new electronic music movement, working internationally with performers, avant-garde composers, engineers and mathematicians to build and experiment with theremins and movement-sensitive floors, which she called body-instruments. She had a unique sense of purpose, read widely, travelled the world, and danced at opera houses, art galleries and festivals, on streets and bridges, trains, clifftops, rooftops. She wrote, I would define dance as an outer manifestation of inner energy in an articulation more lucid than language. An embodiment of the artistic aspirations of her age, she died alone in a remote hill town in southern India in 1975.
With detailed reference to Cullen’s personal papers and the recollections of those who knew her, and with her characteristic flair for drawing connections to bring in larger perspectives, Evelyn Juers’ The Dancer is at once an intimate and wide-ranging biography, a portrait of the artist as a young woman.
'Dead in 1975 at 25 years old, the Australian avant-garde dancer, teacher and artist Philippa Cullen lived a tragically short life. And yet, at the time, her artistic activity cast a long