Impasse is a physical exploration of diasporic experiences and identities.
Mufutau Yusuf makes his Lilian Baylis Studio debut with Impasse, a physical exploration into the diasporic experience, particularly the Black African diaspora. It questions what it means to be a diasporic entity, how you inhabit spaces in which your existence is not clearly marked, and how memory becomes critical to your identity. It’s also an attempt to understand the nuances and complexities around the autonomy of Black bodies, in and out of western space.
“Although still a work in progress, Impasse by Mufutau Yusuf was almost perfectly formed as it eloquently challenged bodily identity and autonomy, in this case the black body. Already a successful dancer, Yusuf is emerging as a promisingly clear-visioned choreographer.” – Michael Seaver, Irish Times
Need to know: Mufutau Yusuf Impasse | 14-15 Nov 2024 | Lilian Baylis Studio in Angel
