September 28, 2013: Untitled Mind as part of Nuit Blanche - Art All Night DC

by Laia Cabrera in collaboration with Catherine Correa and Isabelle Duverger

“Untitled Mind” is a multilayered mapped projection design conceived as a short film video dance piece that explores the otherness in the self, focusing in the idea of the mirrored one, the creative ability, the dream, the unconscious mind.

Directed and filmed by Laia Cabrera, the piece is based on an original idea by Catherine Correa in collaboration with awarded choreographer Alexandre Proia. The piece features two actors/dancers Catherine Correa and Jonathan Royse Windham with production design and visual effects by Isabelle Duverger, music by Javier Moreno Sanchez, sound design by Gisella-Fulla Silvestre and Arooj Aftab, assistant production by Florencia Minniti.

The piece is a multimedia video and sound installation inspired by Emma Jung’s notion of the “Amandus”: “The Amandus lures the girl into his house, gives her wine to drink and afterwards takes her into the underground (psyche) to kill her. As he prepares himself for this, a sort of intoxication overcomes the girl. In a sudden impulse of love, she embraces the murderer, who is immediately robbed of his power and dissolves after promising to stand by her side in the future as a helpful spirit.” Both rest in harmony in the bed of the unconscious mind.

Video and Sound Installation as part of the Nuit Blanche - Art All Night DC 
Wonder Bread Factory, 641 S Street NW - Washington, DC 
September 28, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM

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CREDITS:
Projection Design, Video and Sound Installation by Laia Cabrera and Isabelle Duverger

Based on an original idea by Catherine Correa
 and awarded choreographer Alexandre Proia
Directed and filmed by Laia Cabrera
Choreography by Alexandre Proia
Dancers: Catherine Correa and Jonathan Royse Windham

Production Design and Visual effects by Isabelle Duverger

Camera and Editing by Laia Cabrera and Isabelle Duverger 

Music by Javier Moreno Sanchez, performed by Javier Moreno Sanchez and Cat Toren
Sound Design by Gisella-Fulla Silvestre
Sound Recording by Arooj Aftab

Assistant production: Florencia Minniti and Lluis Tarrida

New York Innovative Theatre Awards Nominee 2013!

On Monday, July 22, 2013, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, announced the 2013 nominees at its annual event held this year at XL Night Club, NYC.
The announcement was made by the co-executive directors, Shay Gines and Nick Micozzi, plus members of the community including: Matt Freeman, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Frank Kuzler, Molly Marinik, Jenna Rafferty and David Stern.
I have been nominated, along with Laia Cabrera and Ildiko Nemeth, for Outstanding Innovative Design (Projection Design, Video-Art and Animations) for The New Stage Theatre Company's production of Garden of Delights.
The Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, September 30th!

PIKOLINOS POP UP STORE IN NYC, a 2-floor video mapping installation

On a landmark building at 32 Gansevoort street, the Spanish shoe brand PIKOLINOS has opened its doors to their first store in USA, designed by the multidisciplinary NY-based branding studio MERRY+VALENZUELA. The team formed by the founders of the company Laura Valenzuela and Bea Merry, the Interior Designer Alex Perinat, and Video Artists and Installation Maker Laia Cabrera and Isabelle Duverger, has created a wonderful mediterranean-infused space in the heart of the Meatpacking District.
Upstairs a video installation based on the three collections: the Maasai collection, the Colors collection and the fantastic Spring/Summer shoe and bag collection. Downstairs in the store cellar, check out the "Maasai Lab": video installations highlighting Maasai culture and the company’s commitment to cutting-edge technology, innovation, continuous evolution and a forward-looking vision.
The "Maasai Lab in the Cellar" was conceived as a sensorial and multimedia experience for all audiences to discover the Maasai culture and promote creativity. Through sounds, video, textiles, objects and interaction, you will be able to explore, understand, feel and experience the landscapes of Kenya, the beauty of its fashion, the work of these women and the significant involvement of Pikolinos with the non profit ADCAM, which allows the Maasai women to sustain their entire community.
Open from April 16, 2013 to January 31, 2014
website

Projection Design, Video and Sound Installation Mapping, Video-Art and Animations by Laia Cabrera and Isabelle Duverger
Interior Design by Alejandra Perinat
Creative Direction, Production and Branding by Laura Valenzuela and Bea Merry (Merry + Valenzuela)

Pop-up Store mapping installation

Opening Night

Maasai Lab at the Cellar (a sound and 3-projector mapping video installation)

2013 Telly Award Winner for best Online Video Animation and Documentary!

The videos we created at Laia Cabrera and Co. for New York eHealth Collaborative are once again award winners! We won the 34th Annual Telly Awards for "How the SHIN-NY Makes Life Better" and "Why We Do This Work - Alie Cohen's Story", see below! (these video also won the AVA awards 2013)

Laia Cabrera and Co. is a film and multimedia company co-founded by director Laia Cabrera and animator Isabelle Duverger, producing a wide range of multimedia projects. Our work involves creating original concepts and innovative content, including:
Films - Documentary - Commercials
Video Design - Projection Mapping*
Video Art -Theater Projections
Animation - Motion Graphics
Installations - Live Video Performances
Graphic/Web Design - Illustration
Music - Sound Design
*into the fields of theatre, dance, fashion shows, concerts and other live events as well as pop-up stores.

Watch Below the winner videos:

How the SHIN-NY Makes Life Better

Why We Do This Work - Alie Cohen's Story


The Awards
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Our mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. The 34th Annual Telly Awards received over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.

History of the Telly 
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October Visitor

picture by Isabelle Duverger, October 2012