L’Iniziazione (The Initiation), 2016
Performance
Fiorillo Arte, Naples, Italy

Original performance 19:56
Video excerpt 2:39

L’Iniziazione is based on the ancient frescoes at the Villa of Mysteries in Pompeii that depict secret rites of initiation concerning women’s lives and rites of passage. The performance is a contemporary interpretation of the murals that articulates their distinct scenes which express fear, trepidation, torment, courage, and surrender, while implying the cyclical nature of the rituals to create challenge and healing.


Concept and direction: Ginny Sykes
Music: Victor Sanders; “Epilog” by Angelite & Moscow Art Trip with Huun-Huur Tu
Camera: Salvatore Marino, Luigi Montefoschi, Aldo Tomasso
Video editing: Luigi Montefoschi