Begüm Erciyas (she/her) became involved in various dance projects while studying molecular biology and genetics in Turkey. She went on to study choreography. Since 2015, Begüm has been developing transdisciplinary formats, which go beyond the frontal blackbox setting. Earlier works invite the audience to be in complete solitude, to speak and to listen (Voicing Pieces (2016), Pillow Talk (2019)), while her later works take place in public space and focus on the challenges of coming together (Letters from Attica (2020), Forest Silent Gathering (2022)). The tension between isolation and togetherness is always a central topic. Begüm’s work has been presented by places such as Kunstenfestivaldesarts (BE), Wiener Festwochen (AT), Theatre Nanterre-Amandiers (FR), Münchner Kammerspiele (DE), Radialsystem (DE), Kaaitheater (BE), Theatre Vidy (CH). She is a house artist at DeSingel Antwerp.
Photo credits: Bea Borgers