The Dance Centre Presents: Katria Phothong-McKinnon. Impetus
Impetus is an interdisciplinary installation that explores identity, digital existence and cultural preservation through the meeting points of classical Thai dance, Voguing, w*acking and new media
Date/Time: Nov 21 2025, 12:00 am to 9:00 pm
Vancouver, The Dance Centre | Event calendar677 Davie St
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Cost: Free
At the heart of the work are two 16 x 16 x16 LED matrix cubes: one manufactured, embodying a digital record of movement, the other hand soldered, symbolizing presence beyond what is seen and the hidden labour behind technology. Together, they aim to reveal and explore how cultural and human experiences are fragmented, mediated, and constrained within digital and non digital systems.
Visitors are welcome to drop in at any time and stay as long as they wish. The installation runs on a 10-minute loop. Capacity in the space is limited. Depending on attendance, there may be a short wait.
Artist Talk with Katria Phothong-McKinnon facilitated by Sophia Mai Wolfe Wednesday November 19 | 7.30-8.30pm.
Monday November 17 – Wednesday November 19, 2025 | 7-9pm
Thursday November 20-Friday November 21, 2025 | 12 noon-7pm
The installation runs on a 10-minute loop.
Presented in partnership with FORM Festival.
Katria Phothong-McKinnon aka Mother Katria Gvasalia Basquiat is a Queer Thai-Canadian artist originally from Calgary. She is being mentored in this project by Ralph Escamillan through his role as Associate Artist of The Dance Centre and through the Tri-City Ballroom Project which ran in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal last year.
Credits
Sound Design: Katria Phothong-McKinnon
Cube Design and Assembly: Katria Phothong-McKinnon
Project Mentors: Cristian Gonzales + Ralph Escamillan
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