In honour of the seven finalists of the 2022 International Woolmark Prize, FKA twigs directs and stars in PLAYSCAPE, a short film celebrating the art of “play”. FKA twigs’ collective ‘AVANT GARDEN’ launches its new era in this piece for the 2022 International Woolmark Prize. FKA twigs developed an exploration of play within creativity, a method in which the purest expression has a space to be birthed and happy accidents are embraced and elevated.
PLAYSCAPE, was inspired by Noguchi’s vision of play as a creative catalyst. Featuring and directed by English singer-songwriter and dancer FKA twigs, the film merges influence from fashion, art, dance, and music. Choreographed by classically trained dancer Juliano Nunes, the film opens with an empty gallery of Noguchi’s play sculptures, which becomes populated by a diverse ensemble cast of characters.
Featuring Merino wool garments from the collections of Ahluwalia, EGONLAB, Jordan Dalah, MMUSOMAXWELL, PETER DO, RUI and Saul Nash, PLAYSCAPE is a fashion film that allows each Merino wool garment to perform with a voice of its own.
The winner of the International Woolmark Prize will be announced on April 26, 2022.
PLAYSCAPE Presented by The Woolmark Company Directed by FKA twigs Creative Direction by Zak Group In celebration of the 2022 International Woolmark Prize Finalists
A film by FKA twigs and THE AVANT GARDEN COLLECTIVE An Object & Animal Production
Featuring: FKA twigs Kai Isaiah Jamal Kiddy Smile Juliano Nunes Princess Julia
Dancers: Ève-Marie Dalcourt Tania Dimbelolo Dmitri Gruzdyev Meshach Henry Salomé Pressac Hannah Raynor Maycie-Ann St-Louis Alex Thirkle
Director: FKA twigs Creative Direction: Zak Group Choreographer: Juliano Nunes Executive Producer: Morgan Clement Executive Producer: Dom Thomas Producer: Jen Gelin
1st AD: Marc Wilson DOP: Rina Yang Gaffer: Elliot Beach Production Designer: Joseph Bennett Stylist: Matthew Josephs Hair Stylist: Louis Souvestre Hair Stylist: Benjamin David Make Up Stylist: Lauren Reynolds Still Photographer: Jules Moskovtchenko
Edit: TRIM Editing Editor: Dave Davis Post Production: ETC Colorist: Luke Morrison
In collaboration with The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York
Artworks The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York/Artists Rights Society
With special thanks to White Cube
Music: He Hu by Duval Timothy & Rosie Lowe
Identity by X-Ray Spex
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