Naia Ammane

Through my various collaborations I am able to expand my ideas and bring different collaborative creative visions to fruition. I act as the creative director and production manager by taking part in every aspect of the work and making sure every piece is moving smoothly and reflects the message of the work I want to portray. 
During my most recent project 'Icarus Retold' which I displayed as my undergrad degree show work, I collaborated with dancers, choreographers, a sound artist/musician and a filmmaker. This project is a retelling of the story of Icarus using dance, music, film and spoken words.

Icarus was the son of an inventor who one day made him wings out of wax and feathers to escape his prison. Icarus was told not to fly too close to the sun or the sea but Icarus ignored the warning and flew close to the sun anyway. This caused his wings to melt, he then fell and drowned in the sea.
The story of Icarus is often interpreted as a warning to not be greedy and foolish. Through 'Icarus Retold' I aim to offer an alternative perspective from a modern setting using the concept of dream and reality. 'Icarus Retold' offers a narrative where Icarus is not foolish or greedy but simply a portrait of us and our relationship with life.

Through my collaborations I was able to discuss my ideas with various creatives who then shared what Icarus meant to them. This project is a reflection of various young creative's vision which resonates with the youth of our society.