Rebecca Lenaerts, a versatile Belgian artist based in Brussels, thrives on artistic hybridity and the fusion of theatre with various art forms. Her diverse portfolio includes audio stories, storytelling projects, installations, and performances. Inspired by Japanese Butoh, she’s transitioned from verbal expression to the silent language of the body, training extensively with Butoh masters.

Her latest video work, titled “Birth,” transcends traditional artistic boundaries, merging visual, sound, and performance art into a captivating experience. The project began with the creation of a feather-covered blanket, which inspired the artists debut solo performance  “Still a bird” where she explores her own Butoh Dance journey in collaboration with dancer Tijen Lawton.  “Birth” is a collaborative project that has been developed together with other two creative minds: Rebecca Lenaerts enlisted Brussels-based mixed-media artist Sophie Vanhomwegen to film the performance using a 360° camera, resulting in unexpectedly beautiful footage, while music producer Atom™ joined the project, contributing “texturen VI” to provide a unique auditory layer to the visuals.

The creators delve into the relationship between nature and the digital realm, blurring the lines between the two as nature is fundamentally digital due to algorithmic structures and finite, grained properties so emphasising interdependence among all life forms. “Birth” is designed to be viewed in a continuous loop, symbolising the eternal cycle of life and death. Each repetition unveils new details, transforming the mechanical into the meditative. Transcending traditional artistic boundaries, it encourages viewers to explore the intricate dance of life and interconnectedness. More than a video; it’s an immersive exploration of the interplay between art, technology, and nature. This collaborative endeavour challenges perceptions, invites introspection, and showcases the potential of multidisciplinary artistry in today’s inextricably bound world.