ELIZABETH ROSE ARIFIEN
Born in Derbyshire, England, Elizabeth has consistently explored the voices and themes of those pushed to the margins. In this process, her films represent diversity and escapism, seeking to give a voice where words seem to fail. In her projects, such as Creative Dance London and Move Beyond Words, a collective that celebrates the creativity of dyslexic artists, it brings together artists but mainly generates reflection on inclusion in artistic processes, opening doors and paths.
2023
DAMSELFLY
The movement of the dancers on the sand already establishes a degree of difficulty and a different rhythm. There is the creation of an atmosphere in which nature plays a role, on one side, of beauty and integration of movements, but there is also a journey that questions the perfection of traditional dance. The stylized choreographed narrative seeks the pair's completeness on a journey that ends with the presence and sound of water, an element that conveys calm, but also alerts us to the omnipresent dynamics of nature's metamorphoses.
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Oscar D'Ambrosio
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DANCE, MUSIC, CINEMA
ELIZABETH
by herself
Having grown up in Derbyshire, in the north of England, Elizabeth has constantly explored the voices and themes of those who are left on the periphery of society. Her films represent the search for truth, the celebration of diversity and escapism. Through her desire to make the arts more accessible, Elizabeth unites communities and allows her movement to speak boldly and deeply where words often fail to reach. Dancing, singing and making movies opens a door to her innermost feelings. It's a place of refuge, therapy and her gift in this life. She continues to react to the world around her and has formed Creative Dance London: a community interest company that creates transformation through improvisation-based dance works, as well as Move Beyond Words: a creative platform that amplifies the many voices of dyslexic artists. Their collaborative works have been shared at the V&A, Sadler's Wells - Lillian Baylis, Nowness and the Royal Opera House. I feel immensely proud to step forward boldly, not only for myself, but for the future generation of forward-thinking artists.
