In Proportion
In proportion is a work in progress, it's a visual research diary about my lived experiences while training ballet professionally.
Shenkar, 2021.
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I started by taking my own measurements and building a grid that would be the base for the book.
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Every horizontal line marks the height of different parts of my body. Both vertical lines mark the length of both my arms and legs when extended.
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Basic feet positions and exercises represented visually and in proportion to my body's measurements.
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The Waltz of the Snowflakes' choreography, a technical sketch using graphic translations of the steps.
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Most difficult steps of the Waltz of the Snowflakes' choreography, technical sketch using graphic translations of the steps.
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Turns and Arabesque, represented visually and in proportion to my body's measurements.
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"The body and it's limbs are and project infinite lines"
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Cupid's Variation choreography, technical sketch using graphic translations of the steps.
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Most difficult steps of Cupid's Variation choreography, technical sketch using graphic translations of the steps.
"The Dance" by Henri Matisse
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to be continued...