‘The power of interdisciplinary collaboration’
Dupuis and his students also collaborated with peers from a Concordia Department of Theatre class taught by part-time faculty member Gabriela Petrov, BFA 16. Several student actors were directed to embody the themes in a movement performance, which was then photographed.
The photos served as a reference point for the mural and provided a valuable collaborative opportunity for everyone involved.
For Julia Pye, one of Petrov’s theatre students, performing in the movement piece was especially impactful.
“It was an honour to be able to use my studies to contribute to a real, tangible piece of art outside of an academic environment, especially for something so meaningful,” she says.
“Having artists from different disciplines come together to co-create infuses projects with so much more emotional depth. It’s very cool to have that immortalized on a wall at the centre.”
Dupuis and Petrov had previously collaborated on a spontaneous installation at Hangar 7826 titled “Territoires/Dimension.” He says he knew the collaboration would be a success based on this past experience.
“I greatly appreciate Gabriela’s sense of movement. It brings a striking and emotive quality to my work, especially when I use photographs of her performances in my compositions,” Dupuis says.
“The photo shoot was integral to the mural’s conception. The theatrical expressions and movements captured were perfectly aligned with the overarching themes and objectives of the mural.”
The mural was painted over several days during the first few weeks of December, and its official inauguration was held at the CFSE on December 18.
“It’s been incredibly rewarding to see how art can serve as a bridge between different groups and perspectives, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose,” Dupuis says.
“This project has reinforced my belief in the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. Bringing together students from different backgrounds and specializations has enriched the project far beyond what could have been achieved in a more siloed approach,” he adds.
“It’s a testament to the fact that when diverse skills and viewpoints converge, the creative possibilities are boundless.”
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