A new creative generation unfolds at Sydney Dance Company
Australian brothers, film director Daniel Askill and designer, Jordan Askill, have joined choreographer Rafael Bonachela as collaborators on “we unfold”, Bonachela’s premiere work as Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company. This World Premiere work created will open at the Sydney Theatre Walsh Bay on 31 March, 2009.
Daniel (31) and Jordan (28), have forged successful international careers in Paris, Los Angeles and New York.
Jordan, who has become well known for his jewellery and sculpture collections, has recently returned from Paris, having spent three years working at Christian Dior.
Daniel works as a director and artist, and has created award winning short films, installations, music videos and commercials. He is also one-third of Sydney based production company Collider, a leader in contemporary film production, art direction, design and 3D animation throughout Australia and worldwide.
We Unfold is the Askill brothers’ first foray into contemporary dance. Daniel will create a video installation and Jordan will design the costumes.
As the brothers say, “The opportunity to work with Rafael on his new work has taken us into new territory. The relationship between ourselves, Rafael and the dancers is tremendously exciting and we are finding Rafael open to our ideas. It is particularly inspiring to be doing this with such a great company”.
Daniel and Jordan’s father, musician Michael Askill of Synergy fame, first worked with the Company on Synergy with Synergy and later created four original full length scores for choreographer Graeme Murphy including Salome.
Rafael Bonachela understands the power of using vibrant new talent in the creation of his work. He sought out the Askills as representatives as a new wave of Australian artists giving his new work a powerful edge.
we unfold is set to a new cello symphony by the Italian composer Ezio Bosso. Completing the team is Sound Designer George Gorga and Lighting Designer Hugh Taranto who worked so effectively with Rafael on 360° for the 2008 season.
With an invigorated new Company of dancers, an Australian tour to Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Newcastle and Adelaide and a debut season at the Christchurch International Festival, Sydney Dance Company continues to be a creative powerhouse on the Australian dance scene on the eve of one of its busiest years.
