"A strong underlying concept that has been translated into a live show for theaters with striking and intriguing visuals." Dökk— German Design Award

"A stunning example of how light, sound and movement can interact to create an art form of its own." Ljós —The Future of Light

The Final Chapter of the Full Cycle Journey: Birth, Death, and Soul

Sál, the latest work of Italian new media art collective fuse* will be premiered at the National Taichung Theater, marking the final chapter of their Full Cycle Journey. Inspired by nature’s cycle of creation and dissolution, this full cycle is a profound journey through the perceptions of life and death, and an exploration of consciousness. The first chapter, Ljós (Light), celebrates the birth of life; the second, Dökk (Darkness), traverses the path from birth to death. Now, in Sál (Soul), the focus shifts to the boundaries of existence, delving into soul and the boundaries of life, embracing and defining the impermanent nature of all that exists.

Impermanence does not simply signify disappearance; it is woven into the rhythm of all life, the ceaseless ebb and flow of existence. Where there is continual loss, there is also unending becoming, as all things, from the micro to the macro, move in an eternal flux. Sál delves into the realms of human consciousness, traversing the boundary between dream and near-death experiences. Drawing on quantum physics, philosophy, spirituality, and human experience, it explores the connections between soul and  boundaries of life across diverse cultures and religions. By capturing and analysing the physiological data from participants engaged in remote meditation, the information/data is transformed and transmitted to integrate with the interactive signals, visuals, and sounds inside the Grand Theater. 

fuse*

Founded in Italy in 2007, fuse* is dedicated to exploring the expressive possibilities of emerging technologies, interpreting the complexities of human, social, and natural phenomena. The purpose of their creations is to push the boundaries between different disciplines, seeking new connections between light, space, sound, and movement. Steered by the founders Luca Camellini and Mattia Carretti, fuse* has continually evolved over the years, using a model of experimentation and collective creativity to produce works that inspire, transcend the ordinary, and stimulate thought, sensitivity, and imagination.

 fuse* is closely connected with its community, aiming to promote and disseminate cultural knowledge. Since 2016, fuse* has been a co-producer of NODE, an electronic music and digital arts festival. In recent years, fuse* has been invited to participate in renowned international art festivals and institutions, including Mutek in Montreal, TodaysArt in The Hague, Sónar in Istanbul, KIKK in Belgium, and Artechouse in New York.

Sàl is a live-media theater performance by fuse*
Artistic Direction／Mattia Carretti, Luca Camellini
Choreography／Diego Tortelli
Performer／Hélias Salvador Dorvault, Vittoria Franchina
Music Composition／Riccardo Bazzoni
Concept／Mattia Carretti
Head of Visual Research／Luca Camellini
Visual Development／Luca Camellini, Alessandro Mintrone
Software Development／Luca Camellini, Alessandro Mintrone, Matteo Amerena, Davide De Marco, Matteo William Salsi
Lighting Design／Stefano Cane, Matteo Amerena
Technical Direction／Matteo Amerena
Hardware Engineering／Matteo Amerena, Luca Camellini, Alessandro Mintrone, Davide De Marco
Communication and Copy／Virginia Bianchi
Production Assistant／Filippo Aldovini, Virginia Bianchi, Martina Reggiani

World Premiere at National Taichung Theater, Taiwan
Co-produced by National Taichung Theater, Taiwan
Collaborative Partner / Hello World

Technical Director／Seth HON
Producer & International Liaison／Yinnu CHEN、Monique CHIANG
Stage Manager／Hsiang Ting TENG
Lighting Design Execution／Mandy CHEN
Lighting Technical Director／Yu Chen CHOU
Lighting Technical Execution／Hung Yue LIANG、Pu Chiao HSU
Sound Design／Shih Wei LIU
Rigging Specialist／Chih Long Hung
Photography／Gelée Lai
Technical Assistant／Revlis HUANG
Executive Assistant／Zun Yu TAN