"Namesake" is inspired by and dedicated to two women: Lilian Leitzel, the greatest aerialist of all time and Ilona Jäntti’s great grandmother, a seamstress and an occasional gymnast. Jäntti does not from come from a circus family, or even from a family of artists. Through this piece she honours her own family and her personal history with circus.
Supported by: Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Samuel Huber Foundation
In collaboration with: Cirko - Center for New Circus, Jacksons Lane, Helsinki City Winter Garden
Link to the website
http://ilmatila.com/en/works/namesake/
Working group and performers
Choreography, costumes, performance: Ilona Jäntti
Lighting design: Kauri Klemelä
World premiere
15.5.2015, Cirko-festivaali, Cirko - Uuden sirkuksen keskus, Helsinki