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UNPOLISHED MOVEMENT PORTRAITS

These “unpolished movement portraits” are a celebration of the non-artistic parts of artists’ lives. Dancers and theatermakers can become so passionate about chasing our dreams that we forget to celebrate the parts of ourselves that make us who we are as individuals. The process: we meet, we chat, I give a prompt, we record a one minute(ish) iPhone voice memo, they listen to it several times, and then they improv to their own thoughts. Only the story or emotion they’ve shared informs their movement - no music, no choreography, no rehearsal. Both the soundbite and the video are done in only one or two takes. These are snapshots of our friends’ hearts, the humanity under the artistry.

Ilda Mason: Unpolished Movement Portrait
02:14
Laura Kaufman: Unpolished Movement Portrait
01:24
Christian Kidd: Unpolished Movement Portrait
02:19
Stephanie Guzman: Unpolished Movement Portrait
01:07
Nate Myers: Unpolished Movement Portrait
01:25
MeganAnna Griffin: Unpolished Movement Portrait
01:14
Sophie Lee Morris: Unpolished Movement Portrait
01:25
Katie Breland: Unpolished Movement Portrait (Silly)
01:12
Sophie Aknin: Unpolished Movement Portrait
01:12

Testimonials

Ilda Mason:
Buena Vista Social Club

"Having my Unpolished Movement Potrait made by Grace was an experience that allowed to me to express myself in a whole new way. Much like journaling, this felt like capturing a specific moment of my life. I'm always in awe of Grace’s way to capture the world and this was no exception.”

Christian Kidd:
Cabaret

"I felt comfortable and curious. Her conversation [interview] laid the groundwork for an honest and beautiful shoot."

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