CARRYING WOOD TRAILER This is a short, experimental dance film by Linda Schirmer

“Carrying Wood” is a short, experimental dance film by choreographer and performer Linda Schirmer. It reflects on our connection and dependence upon resources drawn from rural geographies. It explores the cultural practice of collecting firewood and touches on the complexities of the energy crisis. As part of the artist’s research practice, she walked the Western Way in Connemara, Ireland, - through a landscape - strongly impacted by humans.
On her walk she did not only collect heating material, but also movements inspired by the topography of the Western Way. The artist treats walking as a performative resource and as a mindful art practice.
Carrying Wood is commissioned by Interface Inagh and funded through the Arts Council Ireland with support of Galway Dance.
Carrying Wood is produced by Western Front Studios (Emer and Brian Durcan)
Music: Brett Sroka
Credits:
Choreographer & Performer: Linda Schirmer
Cinematographer & Director: Brian Durcan
Composer: Brett Sroka
1st Camera: Rossa O’Dowd
1st Camera: Neill Flynn
2nd Camera Assisstant: Lee Coyne Coen
Colourist: Rossa O’Dowd
Song: Éamonn an Chnoic
Vocalist: Alannah Robins
Voice Recording: Aindriú De Buitléir
Special Thank you to: Nun's Island Theatre & Galway Arts Centre

[@gosiak1045]

I am so happy I saw your whole film today at Galway Arts Centre. Stunning, moving, inspiring👏👏. Thank you💖

[@lindaschirmer4815]

Thank you so much for your kind words!