Photo: August Joensalo

Glass Eyes

Glass Eyes is an upcoming stage piece by choreographer Mikko Niemistö. In collaboration with dancer Marika Peura, stage and lighting designer Sofia Palillo and violinist Elias Riipinen, the piece places the human body at the intersection of science and mysticism. The performance is set to premiere in 2025.

Glass Eyes embraces the unknown and hidden parts of the body by emphasizing things like the pre-conscious, dreams and omens. It broadens the view of the human body from the capitalistic era to history before the scientific revolution, when the supernatural was more entangled with science and medicine.

Premiere: 8th May 2025 at Zodiak - Center for New Dance, Helsinki

Artistic concept and choreography: Mikko Niemistö

Performance: Mikko Niemistö, Marika Peura and Elias Riipinen

Composition and sound design: Elias Riipinen

Lighting and spatial design: Sofia Palillo

Residencies: Workspacebrussels, Brussels, BUDA Arts Center, Kortrijk, Les Subs, Lyon

Supported by: The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Arts Promotion Center Finland

Photos: August Joensalo