Latest News:  

English>>Life & Culture

Mr. Linea: an existential experience

By Hu Zhe (Chinadaily.com.cn)

10:13, May 14, 2013

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Like a single stroke in space, a line is a starting point.

Two French jugglers, Jive Faury and Kim Huynh gave an enthusiastic audience an artistic display to behold on May 10 in the capital city of China. To the surprise of many in attendance, the theme used for their performance was a rope, or to phrase it a different way, a line.

For most people, a line is merely a line. It is as abstract or geometric as it is useless. But to Jive Faury and Kim Huynh, a line can function as a blank sheet of paper, a symbol representing endless possibilities.

The white rope used during their performance did not only serve as a prop, but came with its own unique storyline. Through all the splits and tangles, the line is liberated. At times the two performers would seek each other out, only to suddenly separate from one other, and then later reconnect. The performers were able to communicate through the magical rope, which had an unlimited emotional power extending beyond the imaginations of those in attendance.

The deployment of the rope as the central object had its own set of philosophical implications: a simple concept such as a line can easily become complicated, the secret rests within how one chooses to use it or view it.

Although the show was mainly about playing with the imagination, it also featured well-choreographed dance routines, which proved to be as captivating as anything else happening on the stage.

Overall, with its humor and playfulness, the show turned out to be a perfect weekend activity for people of all ages to enjoy.

【1】 【2】 【3】


We recommend:

Tough way to get to school in Hunan province

Top 10 attractive Chinese cities for foreigners 2012

31 abandoned scenic spots in the world

Hot dances of basketball babies

Glamourous elderly ladies in Qipaos

Top 20 sexiest women in the world 2013

Wow, women's underwear rugby

Dream girls of post-70 generation in China

Who is the most beautiful post-90s stars

Email|Print|Comments(Editor:DuMingming、Ye Xin)

Leave your comment0 comments

  1. Name

  

Selections for you


  1. U.S. nuclear-powered warship

  2. Female special operation members

  3. Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi, India

  4. Red Dress Run 2013 in Beijing

  5. Levitating
    Beijingers

  6. Shanghai to improve grassroots healthcare

  7. Masters hold strong in uncertain art market

  8. Beauties of cheerleading

  9. 8th Shenzhen Int'l Brand Underwear Fair

  10. Rain, snow may eat into grain harvest

Most Popular

Opinions

  1. Who do psychiatrists turn to for therapy?
  2. Park-Obama summit cements alliance
  3. Disclosure delays help fuel online rumors
  4. Yuan appreciation nears limit: experts
  5. Renaming 'Arab Spring' cannot hide prejudice
  6. Negative forecast leads Rio Tinto to lay-off
  7. Suffer the children, suffer the country
  8. China, India have wisdom to handle sensitive issues

What’s happening in China

Father arrested for 'torturing' teen daughter

  1. Beijing cracking down on illegal barbecues
  2. China nabs high-end liquor forgery gangs
  3. Authorities say water not tainted after ship sinking
  4. Transsexual allowed to marry her boyfriend
  5. H7N9 case reported on Chinese mainland