part 1: a young woman tunes a rope ( 2020 )
part 2: a young woman tunes a volvo ( 2021 )
performance artist essi kosola and circus artist milla jarko encounter after years apart and decide to make a performance in kirkkolampi in rovaniemi, then on the prisma hypermarket's parking lot
we planned the performances for a few days, made the necessary acquisitions and other arrangements, rehearsed in a jacuzzi, ate at a grill kiosk we discussed among others about how nice it would be to get swimming toys in the performance, so we could float, skates, so we could slide and rope to allow for hanging yeah! and it would be fun to dive in through the window and come out of the trunk compartment of the volvo! in addition we would like to make pirouettes and get cream cakes on our faces
chillax collective is a multidisciplinary duet by circus artist jarko and performance artist kosola the collective makes site-specific pieces ( also on demand ) in everyday environments with a relaxed touch and easy access the pieces are perfect for festivals and other events, as sideshows, in exhibition openings, both outdoor and indoor around the year the repertory and the pricing will be negotiated case by case
tenka issakainen / lapin kansa 21st of November 2020
concept and performance: milla jarko and essi kosola / production: working group