VISUAL ART
INSTALLATIONS
AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT TEACHING & PERFORMANCE
by Eila Goldhahn:
(Un)marked Boxes
(Un)marked Boxes
Obliteration and the fear of death are important aspects of collective narratives and the survival of the human species is a deeply inscribed, instinctual concern, surfacing with great power at times of environmental peril, war and willful human destruction. Societies and their collective experiences contain an energy, whether mystical or scientific, to try to determine the course of the human and planetary history. Experiences of collective movement and dance and an imagined collective body inspired these installations with packing crates. In the face of the current climatic and geopolitical tensions this work seems all too real.
Material: wooden crates
Works shown at: Dartington Trust, UK
Delamore Arts, UK
Works shown at: Dartington Trust, UK
Delamore Arts, UK
Auslöschung und die Angst vor dem Tod waren stets wichtige Aspekte
kollektiven Erzählens, da das Überleben der Menschheit als Spezies
von tief eingeschriebener, instinktiver Besorgnis ist.
Gesellschaften und ihre kollektive Erfahrungen beinhalten unter anderem die Energie
den Verlauf der menschlichen und planetaren Geschichte zu versuchen zu determinieren. Erfahrungen mit kollektiver Bewegung und Tanz und einem imaginären kollektivem Körper inspirierten diese Installationen mit Verpackungskisten. Die gegenwärtige Pandemie und geopolitische Krise verleihen den Installationen eine allzu realistische Relevanz.
© 2024 Eila Goldhahn. All rights reserved.
In these works Eila Goldhahn reflects aspects of biological, ecological and social sciences, informed by her personal practice of embodiment. She garners her creativity sourced in the “depth of the body” (CG Jung) through movement and meditation as in the method MoverWitness ( Discipline of Authentic Movement), which she also teaches and researches.
Chromosome boards, friezes
Genetics und epigenetics mirror individual and collective experiences and inscriptions across life spans and evolutionary times. In these works chromosomes are visualised as an analogy to the moving body itself. As friezes they form generational, metaphoric pathways into an archeological past, an anthropocene present and a yet unknown human future.
Material: handmade iron nails, wax and pigment on floor boards
Works shown at: Anatomical Museum University Erlangen
Kunstraum Weissenhohe Nürnberg
Embassy Rhineland-Palatinate Bruxelles
Haus am Dom Frankfurt
Genetik und Genomik spiegeln individuelle und kollektive Erfahrungen und Einschreibungen über eine Lebensspanne sowie über evolutionäre Zeiträume. In der künstlerischen Formensprache bilden Chromosomen eine Analogie zum sich bewegenden, menschlichen Körper. Die Friese bilden generationsübergreifende, metaphorische Wegspuren für eine archeologische Vergangenheit, eine anthropozäne Gegenwart und eine noch unbekannte menschliche Zukunft.
© 2024. Eila Goldhahn & Stuart J Young. All rights reserved.
Matricycle
The haptic contact with materials leaves imprints of physical movements in the emerging sculptures. These visible forms are like an echo of the movement: they mirror the fleeting performance with the material. They touch upon the beginnings of embryonic movement: form and folding of early developmental stages like blastula and gastrula.
Material: steel wire and gauze
Works shown at: Dartington College of Arts UK
Kunsthalle Halle
Kunstverein Basis Frankfurt
Open Studios South Devon U
Development grant for the upcycling of pocket springs with support from the University Plymouth UKMaterial: steel wire and gauze
Works shown at: Dartington College of Arts UK
Kunsthalle Halle
Kunstverein Basis Frankfurt
Open Studios South Devon U
Durch den körperlichen Kontakt mit Materialien
enstehen Abdrücke von Bewegungen in Skulpturen. Diese Formen ähneln einem Echo: sie spiegeln
die Begegnung von flüchtigen Ereignissen mit Materialien.
Sie deuten auch auf den Anfang von embryonalen Bewegungen an, nämlich die Formung und Faltung in frühen Entwicklungsstadien wie Blastula und Gastrula.
Material: Stahldraht und Gaze
Dartington College of Arts UK
Kunsthalle Halle
Kunstverein Basis Frankfurt
Open Studios South Devon UK
Entwicklungszuschuss für die Wiederverwertung von Federkern in Designkontexten und Produkten mit freundlicher Unterstützung der University Plymouth UK
Eine Publikation über MATRICYCLE kann hier als PDF heruntergeladen werden. Realisiert mit Unterstützung des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz.
Material: Stahldraht und Gaze
Dartington College of Arts UK
Kunsthalle Halle
Kunstverein Basis Frankfurt
Open Studios South Devon UK
Entwicklungszuschuss für die Wiederverwertung von Federkern in Designkontexten und Produkten mit freundlicher Unterstützung der University Plymouth UK
Eine Publikation über MATRICYCLE kann hier als PDF heruntergeladen werden. Realisiert mit Unterstützung des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz.
Matricycle
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Practice and Training in the Discipline of Authentic Movement
The Intention
The intention is to offer high quality and indepth teaching of the Discipline of Authentic Movement. This means, according to Adler, MoverWitness exchanges in the Ground Form, Moving Witness, Silent Witness, in diads, triads and groups and in Open Circles and Collective Body work. In each of these, Percept Language and 'impeccable language' play central roles. Over time participants reflect on the forms that are learnt, explore potential applications and increasingly embody the open and transparent nature of this relational work. In the first instance the MoverWitness aims to provide participants with an invaluable, embodied sense for their own lives. As their understanding develops they prepare capacity, method and transferable skills to assist positive transformations in personal and professional relationships.
The Teacher
Dr Eila Goldhahn was a personal student of Dr Janet Adler, the founder of the Discipline of Authentic Movement for nine years. Her training ended and her own research began when Adler accredited her as a teacher and published the primer Offering from a Conscious Body, The Discipline of Authentic Movement (2002). Building on Adler's foundation, Eila received (internationally) the first PhD in Authentic Movement coining the terms MoverWitness and camera-witnessing, providing contemporary artistic and interdisciplinary applications and philosophical contexts for this practice. Her own book Reflections of Authentic Movement: Theory, Practice and Arts-led Research (Routledge 2022) expands on her long experience of teaching and using Authentic Movement in dance training, visual art and film making, practical philosophy, retreats and in new systems thinking eco-science. As Adler passed away in 2023, Eila continues the tradition of apprenticeship-lineage-training new teachers through sustained personal study and intensive retreats. Eila is a compassionate, experienced and knowledgable guide to those, who seek to delve deeply into this unique 'utopian' method.
The Training
The training focusses on The Discipline of Authentic Movement as an interdisciplinary somatic and verbal practice. It trains practitioners to use the Discipline of Authentic Movement (the MoverWitness) effectively and safely within their own field of working with others. This could be the arts, dance movement, psychotherapy, socially engaged practice or arts-led research. MoverWitness method is taught in different formats and modules in direct response to student need and progress. The learning and teaching takes place over three to four years with individual learning paths available. The training for Authentic Movement Facilitation includes annual, intensive 5-day retreats and individual and group meetings throughout the year.
The Formats
Individual study- To explore initial interest in this work and to experience the Ground Form. To deepen personal work one to one and to address specific personal and professional questions; to complement group work; to prepare for participation in group work and for a 5-day retreat; for supervision.
Introductory Days- To experience the Ground Form of Authentic Movement in a group setting with other participants (often newcomers together with more experienced practitioners) and Eila's specific teaching style.
MoverWitness Circles- To practice and deepen the practice and be part of a group that learns the different formats of the MoverWitness; to experience the Ground Form, Moving Witness, 'Silent Witness', in diads, triads and groups such as different types of 'Circles' and 'Collective Body' work. To practice 'Percept Language' and 'impeccable language'. MoverWitness Circles typically take place in Devon but may be arranged elsewhere.
Teaching established and newly forming groups locally, elsewhere in the UK and abroad. English is the teaching language. Please enquire directly. eilagoldhahn@gmail.com
Study opportunities:
13 October 2024 Introductory Day Bristol (fully booked)
9 November 2024 Introductory Day Devon
10 November 2024 MoverWitness Circle Devon
15 December 2024 MoverWitness Circle Devon
25 January 2025 Introductory Day Devon
26 January 2025 MoverWitness Circle Devon
23 February 2025 MoverWitness Circle Devon
29 March 2025 Introductory Day Devon
30 March 2025 MoverWitness Circle Devon
Introductory days and MoverWitness Circles on consecutive days can be taken as a weekend retreat and include 10 hours for training purposes.
By arrangement Individual retreats at Eila's private studio in a town house Plymouth. Study the discipline step by step with an individual programme that suits your needs. In between sessions there is space in the sitting room or in the garden or you can walk in nearby Freedom Park or on the Hoe.
Supervision of research projects in contemporary arts, dance, somatics and new systems eco sciences.
Training to be an Authentic Movement Facilitator normally takes two to three years depending on entry level. In the tradition of apprenticeship-lineage-teaching a personal study programme will be agreed and regularly reviewed with each learner. Typically it will involve participation in at least three Intensive Group Retreats; monthly training-dyads; MoverWitness Circles; individual sessions; reading and note keeping; reflective diary; seminars and presentations, including own workshop facilitation under supervision.
Ethical Code & Fees
The MoverWitness, based on the Discipline of Authentic Movement, bestows dignity and respect in creative and peaceful expressions. It is inclusive of all faiths and orientations as they accord to democratic and peaceful principles. It is confidential to those who are present and participate. The MoverWitness does not condone any form of financial or relational exploitation, but promotes supportive and trusting relationships. In capitalist societies, such as the UK, participants have very different incomes, therefore fees are based where possible, on a sliding scale:
Introductory Days, MoverWitness Circles and individual sessions from £ 55.00 to £ 110.00 per person.
Intensive Group Retreats (inclusive of board) from £ 580.00 to £ 1160.00 per person.
For weekend and individual retreats in Plymouth we offer B&B for £ 60.00 per night and dinner for £ 15.00.
All enquiries eilagoldhahn@gmail.com unless otherwise stated.
The intention is to offer high quality and indepth teaching of the Discipline of Authentic Movement. This means, according to Adler, MoverWitness exchanges in the Ground Form, Moving Witness, Silent Witness, in diads, triads and groups and in Open Circles and Collective Body work. In each of these, Percept Language and 'impeccable language' play central roles. Over time participants reflect on the forms that are learnt, explore potential applications and increasingly embody the open and transparent nature of this relational work. In the first instance the MoverWitness aims to provide participants with an invaluable, embodied sense for their own lives. As their understanding develops they prepare capacity, method and transferable skills to assist positive transformations in personal and professional relationships.
The Teacher
Dr Eila Goldhahn was a personal student of Dr Janet Adler, the founder of the Discipline of Authentic Movement for nine years. Her training ended and her own research began when Adler accredited her as a teacher and published the primer Offering from a Conscious Body, The Discipline of Authentic Movement (2002). Building on Adler's foundation, Eila received (internationally) the first PhD in Authentic Movement coining the terms MoverWitness and camera-witnessing, providing contemporary artistic and interdisciplinary applications and philosophical contexts for this practice. Her own book Reflections of Authentic Movement: Theory, Practice and Arts-led Research (Routledge 2022) expands on her long experience of teaching and using Authentic Movement in dance training, visual art and film making, practical philosophy, retreats and in new systems thinking eco-science. As Adler passed away in 2023, Eila continues the tradition of apprenticeship-lineage-training new teachers through sustained personal study and intensive retreats. Eila is a compassionate, experienced and knowledgable guide to those, who seek to delve deeply into this unique 'utopian' method.
The Training
The training focusses on The Discipline of Authentic Movement as an interdisciplinary somatic and verbal practice. It trains practitioners to use the Discipline of Authentic Movement (the MoverWitness) effectively and safely within their own field of working with others. This could be the arts, dance movement, psychotherapy, socially engaged practice or arts-led research. MoverWitness method is taught in different formats and modules in direct response to student need and progress. The learning and teaching takes place over three to four years with individual learning paths available. The training for Authentic Movement Facilitation includes annual, intensive 5-day retreats and individual and group meetings throughout the year.
The Formats
Individual study- To explore initial interest in this work and to experience the Ground Form. To deepen personal work one to one and to address specific personal and professional questions; to complement group work; to prepare for participation in group work and for a 5-day retreat; for supervision.
Introductory Days- To experience the Ground Form of Authentic Movement in a group setting with other participants (often newcomers together with more experienced practitioners) and Eila's specific teaching style.
MoverWitness Circles- To practice and deepen the practice and be part of a group that learns the different formats of the MoverWitness; to experience the Ground Form, Moving Witness, 'Silent Witness', in diads, triads and groups such as different types of 'Circles' and 'Collective Body' work. To practice 'Percept Language' and 'impeccable language'. MoverWitness Circles typically take place in Devon but may be arranged elsewhere.
Teaching established and newly forming groups locally, elsewhere in the UK and abroad. English is the teaching language. Please enquire directly. eilagoldhahn@gmail.com
Study opportunities:
13 October 2024 Introductory Day Bristol (fully booked)
9 November 2024 Introductory Day Devon
10 November 2024 MoverWitness Circle Devon
15 December 2024 MoverWitness Circle Devon
25 January 2025 Introductory Day Devon
26 January 2025 MoverWitness Circle Devon
23 February 2025 MoverWitness Circle Devon
29 March 2025 Introductory Day Devon
30 March 2025 MoverWitness Circle Devon
Introductory days and MoverWitness Circles on consecutive days can be taken as a weekend retreat and include 10 hours for training purposes.
18 to 24 August 2025 Intensive Group Retreat Dartmoor, Balabrook Retreat Centre
Full details and registration available in December. Register interest now.By arrangement Individual retreats at Eila's private studio in a town house Plymouth. Study the discipline step by step with an individual programme that suits your needs. In between sessions there is space in the sitting room or in the garden or you can walk in nearby Freedom Park or on the Hoe.
Supervision of research projects in contemporary arts, dance, somatics and new systems eco sciences.
Training to be an Authentic Movement Facilitator normally takes two to three years depending on entry level. In the tradition of apprenticeship-lineage-teaching a personal study programme will be agreed and regularly reviewed with each learner. Typically it will involve participation in at least three Intensive Group Retreats; monthly training-dyads; MoverWitness Circles; individual sessions; reading and note keeping; reflective diary; seminars and presentations, including own workshop facilitation under supervision.
Ethical Code & Fees
The MoverWitness, based on the Discipline of Authentic Movement, bestows dignity and respect in creative and peaceful expressions. It is inclusive of all faiths and orientations as they accord to democratic and peaceful principles. It is confidential to those who are present and participate. The MoverWitness does not condone any form of financial or relational exploitation, but promotes supportive and trusting relationships. In capitalist societies, such as the UK, participants have very different incomes, therefore fees are based where possible, on a sliding scale:
Introductory Days, MoverWitness Circles and individual sessions from £ 55.00 to £ 110.00 per person.
Intensive Group Retreats (inclusive of board) from £ 580.00 to £ 1160.00 per person.
For weekend and individual retreats in Plymouth we offer B&B for £ 60.00 per night and dinner for £ 15.00.
All enquiries eilagoldhahn@gmail.com unless otherwise stated.