Performing Transindividual Avatars

Jonny Bongers

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In this talk, director and designer Jonny-Bix Bongers will share some insights into his work on performing arts practices under the influence of digital personas, such as avatars. He will discuss the history of self-representation in stage performances and analyze how avatars are staged, interact, and perform in theater. Lastly, Jonny will walk us through his current research, namely the idea of transindividualism in relation to singular self-presentation in art.