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ARTIST STATEMENT
Un Homenaje a Tata was created in honor of my grandma. The piece attempts to explore the stages of grief through a psychological frame in the hope of processing loss and change. Denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance make up the cycle of grief. But can we truly process grief in only five stages?
The work was created in collaboration with composer Quintin Danzi, filmmaker Emily Fales, and the amazing dancers Jade Diskin, Elizabeth Jenkins, Schuyler Kechely, Andrea Mish, Amanda Ostuni, Hanna Pawlowski, Liza van Heerden, and Tehya West. I will eternally be grateful to my mentor Davin Ingram for believing in this vision and helping me bring it to life. Rest easy, Tata.
BIO
Reyna Carrillo (she/her) is a first-year MA student at NYU Gallatin. She is interested in researching structural imbalances in ballet organizations in relation to the human body, financial demands, gender roles, and race. Carrillo started dancing at the age of three and has performed in New York, London, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Washington, DC. In her free time, Carrillo enjoys catching up with friends and exploring the city. One thing she can’t live without is coffee! Carrillo is honored to participate in the Gallatin Arts Festival and excited to meet more members of the NYU Gallatin community.
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