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Red
One of the projects selected for Call for Creation ‘25, “RED” explores the cultural contrasts between Eastern and Western values through the lens of the Japanese folk tale “Akai ito de musubareteru” (the red string of fate), in which the gods tie a red thread between two people destined to meet. Through this tale, Ichinose aims to examine how the two different societies perceive fate, autonomy, self-evolution, and familial responsibility. Drawing from the shared experiences of Asian artists in a Western society, Ichinose seeks to create a meditation on identity and belonging.
Hiroki Ichinose
Born and raised in Maui, Hawaii, Hiroki Ichinose is an artist with a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and a MA from Malmo University. He was a soloist with Staatstheater Nuremberg Ballet from 2015 to 2018 and is currently a permanent artist with GoteborgsOperans Danskompani since 2018 under the direction of Katrin Hall.
Beyond his work as a dancer, Hiroki has an extensive artistic portfolio that includes film and music. He has collaborated as a dancer and movement artist on music videos for Ane Brun and Little Dragon. In 2016, he was featured in Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”. In addition to creating multiple dance films and works, Hiroki is currently developing new choreographic projects.