Barefoot and with a wide smile, artist Raira Rosenkjar explained the essence of Tetas, the solo performance she was about to present at Bilborock. She described the piece as “an autofictional solo that explores the intersection between personal memory, bodily identity, and ritualistic transformation.”
The work, which premiered yesterday, is the culmination of extensive research into how the female body becomes an object of sexualization from an early age, a theme the artist addresses with vulnerability and powerful stage presence. Rosenkjar, a resident of Santutxu, trained at ESACH in Sao Paulo and is completing a doctorate on autofiction and transformational rituals at EHU.
“"I believe it is a moment to celebrate with people."
Choreographer Isaak Erdoiza, Raira's collaborator in the creation of the work, showed a hint of nervousness, while Dani Hernández and Marc Cano formed the sound and lighting technical team. The music was composed by fellow Brazilian artist Malka Julieta. Attendees included Alicia Otxandategi, director of both the BLV ART and BAD festivals, Amaia Domingo, director of FANT, and Ekain Garate from the Bilbao City Council's Culture department, which supports the festival.
Bilborock saw a good turnout, primarily young people connected to various creative expressions. Among them were graphic artists Iratxe Esteve and Adrián Piedra, and performer Alazne Lastra. Rocío Centurión also attended with Brazilians Bruna Prestes and Debora Do Feitos, eager to see their compatriot's performance.
Until April 26, the XX edition of the BLV ART festival will feature theater, dance, performances, and audiovisual initiatives from ten companies, five of which are from Euskadi. A total of eleven performances are scheduled, all programmed for the first time in Bilbao, including five absolute premieres and three premieres in Euskadi. The venues will include the Museum of Reproductions, Bilborock, Arriaga Square, and the San Francisco Municipal Center.
