CROQUIS BY FAKEKNOT

Croquis is a durational performance that explores the idea of a “croquis”—a quick, expressive sketch of a garment, often the first step towards bringing an idea into tangible reality. Within the context of this work, the pencil is the body and the paper a modular canvas—dissecting the desire to imprint and archive oneself into physical space. 

This solo pulls inspiration from Ralph Escamillan’s personal memories, his ongoing fascination with codes of fashion, and his appreciation for the act of crafting and constructing objects and materials by hand.

Central to this work is a garment constructed entirely out of paper. The physicality of this solo is entirely reactionary to this garment, inspired by the silhouette of the historic ball gown skirt, the duality of which has been synonymous with ideas of celebration, femininity and pomp, while also representing a type of confinement and mourning.

Croquis is produced by FakeKnot.

Choreographer & Performer: Ralph Escamillan

Producer :Francesca Piscopo

FakeKnot gratefully acknowledges the support of the City of Vancouver.

A special thanks to the Vancouver Art Gallery for their support during its creation.

Special thanks to Crimson Coast Dance for bringing this amazing performance to Sunk City!