Contrasting compositions created in black and white take inspiration from the costumes of Beach Birds, the 1991 ballet by Merce Cunningham whose choreography serves as a continual influence for Alain Paul. The dancer embraced notions of spontaneity and improvisation and defied the preordained rules of traditional choreography. The approach takes physical form in prints informed by the aereal sketches Cunningham would draw for his choreography. Additionally, tops, skirts and dresses fully embroidered from tights pay homage to his affinity for legwork in accumulations that evoke the impression of le corps de ballet moving in synchronisation.
Contrasting compositions created in black and white take inspiration from the costumes of Beach Birds, the 1991 ballet by Merce Cunningham whose choreography serves as a continual influence for Alain Paul. The dancer embraced notions of spontaneity and improvisation and defied the preordained rules of traditional choreography. The approach takes physical form in prints informed by the aereal sketches Cunningham would draw for his choreography. Additionally, tops, skirts and dresses fully embroidered from tights pay homage to his affinity for legwork in accumulations that evoke the impression of le corps de ballet moving in synchronisation.
