Patterns of perception

The fight against the pandemic is leading to massive intrusions into the privacy of citizens in many countries (surveillance by cameras, apps on cell phones, wristbands, etc.). As a society we have to carefully distinguish which measures serve which purpose and are thus justifiable or not. With this dance project we want to visualize and express the situation, question the instances of power and point out the urgency of critical thinking and vigilance.

The goal is to create a theatre/dance performance that reflects the current discourse on privacy and surveillance. Our work is made for everyone, however, we especially want to raise awareness in young adults, as they are the ones currently using social media the most, without being aware of what is happening on the other side and where the data is going (90% of 18-29 year olds).

Our project addresses basic questions of democracy as they arise in the current situation of dealing with the pandemic. Issues of privacy and data transparency are made visible through a combination of the art forms of video, dance, music and technology. "But if we are not careful, the pandemic could still mark an important turning point in the history of surveillance," says Yuval Noah Harari.

We will create the performance "Patterns of Perception" and premiere it in mid-April. The money will be used to cover the costs of the team behind the project, as well as the props and costumes for this production.