‘A PICASSIANA DANCE’ – AN OYO DANCE TRIBUTE TO ICONIC ARTIST PABLO PICASSO

Pablo Ruiz Picasso (born October 25, 1881, in Spain – died April 8, 1973, in France) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer, one of the greatest and most-influential artists of the 20th century. Known worldwide as the creator of cubism, Picasso´s works are easily identifiable from a distance because of his personal and original style. 

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso´s death. In this context, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Windhoek has commissioned the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) to create a special dance production.

‘The performance is not a biography of the life of Picasso’, explained Dr Philippe Talavera, choreographer. ‘It is a tribute to his work.’

The soundtrack was created by renowned music composer Pondi Dikuua. The costumes have been created by UNAM fashion designers. Talavera did the choreography and the OYO dance company, led by Desmond Kamerika and Mary-Jane Andreas, performed the work. It was first presented in Windhoek at the National Theatre of Namibia in October.

This year, in an effort to bring Arts closer to people, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain and OYO will stage ‘a picassiana dance’ in Gobabis on Thursday 23 May at 6pm at the Legare Stadium. Entrance is free of charge and everybody is welcome.