My Artistic Footprint thus far…
Maqks’s work is centered around themes of tenderness, strangeness, humor and tragedy. These archetypes provide an entry point for audience and artist alike to explore the deeper sensations of what it is to be human.
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“Feast”
This piece that premiered in May of 2024, is at times both serious, unserious, humorous, gentle, and strong this work is an absurdist look at the twisted relationship between majesty and decay. Though they may seem opposites at first glance they work in conjunction more often than one might think. As you watch our piece we ask that you stay true to yourself: if you find something funny, laugh, if you hate something, boo, but whatever you do, don’t feel nothing.
Choreographed by: Maqks Gross and Will Pettigrew
Dancers: Will Pettigrew, Elizabeth Fields, Josephine Brunner, Maqks Gross, Noel Olson, John-Luke Lindstrom
Costume Design: Maqks Gross
Sound Design: Will Pettigrew
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“Helping, First Hindered”
This work was most recently presented at Dixon Place in June 2023 and was originally set in the Fall of 2022. It is a compilation of short stories told through physical narrative and dance. The costume design allows for there to be even more playfulness and sorrow expressed through the physical narratives portrayed by the performers.
Original Cast: Abbey Winiger, Rosa Wolff, Sky Vitetta, Nateisha Reaves, Elizabeth Wiehe
Dixon Place Cast: Kime Howard, Macie Harris, Emma Gordon, Addison James David, Micah Mckee
Choreographer: Maqks Gross and cast
“Embodied Earth”
This work was a collaborative effort between dance, visual are and environmental research. This was a 30 minute audience interactive piece set in the Frank White Memorial Garden in Harlem. This work was made to open discussion surrounding climate action within our communities and ourselves.
Choreography: Maqks Gross
Visual Art: Nicki Koning
Environmental Research: Allison Su
Production: Project III
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