"h_art[work]" (pr. 'Heartwork') is a collective musing on disenfranchised grief through the lens of movement performance. Existing at the intersection of experimental circus, poetry, performance art and contemporary dance, the work operates as a collective catharsis for a community by and large neglected by mainstream representations (and therefore social standards) of grief & mourning. An ensemble of artists pull the curtain back on how grief is found, felt, and held when it exists outside the mainstream social tapestry. Set in a Dali-esque fever dream garden, performers must navigate tending to themselves, each other, and the garden itself without guidance or support from the outside world.

This project is currently in the research and development stage, with excerpts appearing as part of Aloft Circus Arts’ Communion and Synapse Arts’ Studio Series. We are currently seeking funding to support our continued development, community engagements, and production of the full evening-length work while offering livable wages and vital support resources to our collaborators and crew. 

Such Creatures is not currently a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are not tax deductible at this time.