About the Artist

Artist Statement:
I am a multidisciplinary performance artist. As an immigrant and a mother, my body holds a plethora of identities that shape the content of my work. As a choreographer I use text, song, man-made materials, and movement to create performances. I am drawn to themes of otherness, womanhood, feminism, power dynamics and vulnerability. My work is influenced by surrealism and science fiction, and I often engage with my audience by inviting them on stage or choosing a non-traditional venue and format for my work.
I care deeply about sustainability in the dance community, both from the individual life/career balance perspective and on organizational level. I research and hope to create platforms that are fiscally self-sustaining and focus on development, knowledge exchange, and support. Producing, curating and writing about others work is a huge part of my creative process. I hope though my lifes work to further conversation and collaboration in the global dance performance field.

BIO:
The authentic part:
Its been about 20 years of making performance. My big muses are Miguel Gutierrez, Fay Driscoll, the gorgeous Annie Wilson (who is a close friend). I've lived in Philly for 15 years and I've done a lot there. Was one of the "olden" Mascher members joining the collective only 2months after its inception. I've done a lot and still in my 40's feel like a young artist constantly discording new things. I have two kids, I love sci-fi, I love talking to my audience. I love Philly and miss it dearly. Sometimes I feel I should do a public talk on how Philly is incredible. So, yes I've done a lot of things in 20 years and bellow you can find some of them in my official bio.

The official bio:
Zornitsa Stoyanova (USA/BUL) is an award-winning performance artist, curator, writer, lighting, and video designer. Based between Sofia, Bulgaria and Philadelphia, US, she directs her company BodyMeld which along with presenting her work, focuses on creating programs in

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This event is appropriate for ages 13+

Nudity

Adult Language

Audience Interaction

gentle audience participation (a volunteer audience will be asked to come on stage and create something together). The show is improvised and full female nudity is also possible.

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Masks are required during this event