2021

Performance: Jimmy Paez

Music: Arcane Prospect

Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellin

People gathered at an indoor event with a stage, some seated and some standing, with musical and technical equipment present. The background shows a large window with a night city view.
A beige ceramic vase with a minimalist star and circle logo, filled with white flowers, set on a dark surface with blurred city lights in the background.
People sitting and standing in a dimly lit indoor space, with some wearing face masks, possibly at an event or gathering. One person is lying on the floor near a white wall, appearing to be blindfolded and reading a book. There is a large white screen or wall on the left side of the image, with some clothing items at the bottom.

Things to Say is a transdisciplinary performance that merges theatrical gesture and contemporary dance to explore the sociopolitical upheaval in Colombia during the national strikes of 2019 and 2021. Through a visceral language of movement, the piece embodies the tension, defiance, and resilience of a society confronting systemic inequality, police violence, and the fight for justice.

By weaving personal narratives with collective memory, it amplifies silenced voices and untold stories, transforming the stage into a space of resistance and reflection. Blurring the boundaries between art and activism, the performance invites audiences to confront the complexities of collective struggle while envisioning possibilities for change and reconciliation.

A man kneeling on the floor, arranging yellow objects, with a DJ setup and a person using a laptop in the background.

Things to Say