Somewhere In The Body

About

SOMEWHERE IN THE BODY is an experimental dance film installation by Áine Stapleton centred around Lucia Joyce, a talented dancer and daughter of the celebrated Irish writer James Joyce. The production explores how Lucia influenced the creation of her father's iconic tale, Finnegans Wake, in which she appears in various guises. The theme of light runs through this work as it did throughout Lucia’s life; her name, taken from Saint Lucia the patron saint of the blind, is described as meaning “light giver."

The production delves into Lucia's various characters in the book and explores references to her dance career, as well as the presence of male figures such as uncles, brothers, and fatherly characters. It also examines Joyce's references to dancing women throughout the ages and the male gaze. The film features exquisite and nuanced performances by dance artists Colin Dunne and Katie Vickers, based on texts related to Lucia's characters in the book. Additionally, light sculptures by co-collaborator, light artist Pat Kramer, appear in the film and are integrated into the installation. With a unique soundscape based on Finnegans Wake and narration by Joycean Scholar Finn Fordham, Somewhere in the Body reveals the psychic spaces inhabited by Lucia and her father.

The film has a running time of 32 minutes and will be shown on an hourly loop at specific times. Drop-in visitors are welcome, but booking is advised due to limited seating. Please indicate your preferred hour when booking your free ticket here: https://eventfrog.ch/somewhereinthebody

Venue: Château Hornegg au Lac, Seefeldstrasse 201, 8008 Zürich

Opening on Thursday, June 22nd at 4 p.m.

The exhibition will run as follows:

Monday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Additional lunchtime screenings on Mondays and Thursdays at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

SOMEWHERE IN THE BODY is presented at the 'Château Hornegg au Lac’ in Seefeld,  Zurich, which is in close proximity to several houses where the Joyce family lived in the early 1900s. This presentation of Somewhere in the Body is supported by Culture Ireland and the Embassy of Ireland in Switzerland and curated by Kunsthaus Aussersihl.

Admission is free, but we recommend a minimum cash donation of 10 CHF at the venue. The suggested donation includes a drink from a limited bar provided by the artist, with extra drinks available for an additional cash donation. Please arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before the start of the event as the film starts promptly on the hour. Seating will be provided at the front of the Château Hornegg au Lac, where you can enjoy a drink before and after the screening. 

The film is funded by The Arts Council of Ireland | An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Fondation Jan Michalski, and Dublin City Council. It is co-produced with Project Arts Centre and Dance Ireland, and supported by the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the Council of Europe and Fundación NMAC.

www.ainestapleton.com