8rojo

8ROJO is an award-winning Canadian visual performance ensemble. The group has developed a unique style with its interdisciplinary performances for intimate spaces, which combine imaginative artistry and innovative creations. The ensemble, based in Calgary, Alberta, devises integrative presentations of images in motion, which themes strive to cultivate meaningful dialogue between audience and performer through visuals. 8ROJO focuses on creating worlds of fantasy and symbolism that are challenging, relevant and profound for both artists and audiences alike. The collective was formed in 2005, with the purpose of presenting performances which combine artistic disciplines such as visual arts, performance art and contemporary movement. 8ROJO explores multicultural techniques and expressions to further develop the connection between the aforementioned art forms. 8ROJO is currently comprised of seven professional Canadian artists: Kristin Eveleigh, Marcy Lannan, Norma Lewis, Elan Pratt, Patrick Quinn, Michael Rogers and Javier Vilalta. 8ROJO members are involved in art forms such as aerial dance, spoken poetry, theatre, visual arts and contemporary dance. 8ROJO members also self-identify as belonging to or in support of diverse and unique artist groups and communities. 8ROJO has been recipient of numerous grants from Calgary Arts Development, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts and The Canada Council for the Arts. The members of 8ROJO dedicate their time together to investigate and share artistic experiences with the goal of building new work. The group has performed to great acclaim from audience and critics alike throughout Canada and as far afield as Mexico (Mexico City), Czech Republic (Prague), Sweden (Stockholm), and France (Paris).