SYNOPSIS
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The kite is a particular form of the art of kite making, handmade from paper, glue and coigue sticks. It arrived, after an intricate journey, from Indonesia to Chile, a country that adopted it as a republican tradition. For this reason, the most common design is that of a Chilean flag, followed by others of an abstract and multicolored nature. The day of the recording of the performance commemorated the 50th anniversary of the civil-military coup against the democratically elected government of the Unidad Popular. This commemoration took place in a very polarized context, including fake news questioning the Republic, and in the midst of a constituent process highly criticized by the public opinion.
BIO
Rodrigo Arenas is a visual artist, cultural manager and researcher. Member of IETM (International Network for Performing Arts). He has obtained grants such as Rhizome Microgrant, Global Connectors, Fondart Nacional (Chile), Fundación YAXS (Guatemala), and Experimenta/Sur 2016 (Colombia). Third place in the Country Biennial in Guatemala, 2017. He is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of California, Riverside.
NETWORKS
Antofagasta, Chile
Marietta Morales Rodríguez.
Rodrigo Arenas