Deepak Kurki Shivaswamy
Contemporary Dancer Choreographer and Teacher
Choreographic Works and video links
2021Nobody Cares
Deepak Kurki Shivaswamy confront with a piece in which he explores various effects of the chaotic character of social signifiers, as they are attached to an individual- who was born in a Hindu family, raised in a Muslim neighbourhood and attender a Catholic school. In the critical, but also intimistic piece “Nobody Cares”, the author, who completed his postgraduate studies at S.E.A.D. (Austria), uses movement as a tool in the exploration of social relations and hegemonies, even though they seem to be beyond reason.
Choreographer and Dancer Deepak Kurki.Music by Abhijeet Tambe and Carmen – Habanera.
Boundaries and Conditions
Boundary Conditions This site-specific work at Adil Shah Palace looks at igniting an experience that is created by placing moving bodies in and against an architectural space. The aim is to capture the variety of episodes/phases/stages the palace has been through over the course of time. Both the artists i.e., the dancers and the sound designer, are looking at ways to manifest the essence of the building and the people who occupied it over time. They are inspired by the ideologies, political philosophies, and roles that the building has accommodated in some form, still withstanding the test of time.
Performer Manju Sharma
Choreographer /Performer Deepak Kurki Shivaswamy
Music Abhijeet Tambe
2018
Trance/It is a contemporary dance piece. The piece takes inspiration from the concept of death from the eastern philosophy. The physicality, music and scenography come together to create a movement experience that emphasises the role of subconscious memory.
Performed by : Manju Sharma Deepak Kurki Shivswamy Choreographed by : Deepak Kurki Shivaswamy Music :Mitsuaki Matsumoto
2016
Play Pray Play Collaboration with Visual Artist Thukral Tagra performed in Delhi
Salty Chwok solo performed in France
2015 Flesh a multi-media duet Performed at East – West art festival Delhi
2014
“ Brittle Frames is a result of an exchange programmer between artist from Bangalore and Kashmir .The work draws elements from the life experience and artist observation of Kashmir Valley
2013 “NH7” a dance trio Project of The KHA foundation Funded by Prakriti foundation Performed at Prakriti park festival 2013 in 6 cities in India.
2012“Piece of land” a duet Created at Facets: International Residency conducted by Attakkalari/India
“Undercontraction” A movement installation performed Bangalore and New Delhi
2011 ''LVOE” A solo Created at the Gati dance residency new New Delhi
“H2 zero”A movement installation performed National Gallery of Modern Art and UB city Bangalore
Deepak Kurki Shivaswamy
"My body of work is the work of the body"
Deepak Kurki Shivaswamy is a Contemporary dancer from Bangalore with extensive experience as a performer, creator, and teacher since the year 2000. With a postgraduate diploma in choreography from S.E.A.D in Austria, Trained, worked, and presented dance works in India and Europe. He is also the co-founder of The Kha Foundation, an art collective. Fellowship at Bhoomi College has allowed him to deepen his understanding of Pedagogy and explore a holistic approach to life and art.