‘Islands in the Sky’ is a journey through Venezuela’s ancient tepuis, where Daniel Rey transforms these monumental landscapes into thresholds between memory, myth and imagination. Through performance, sculptural assemblages and video, Rey creates meditative spaces that blur the boundaries between the spiritual and the embodied, the personal and the collective.
Rey’s work is a reflective exploration of queerness, belonging and displacement, shaped by his upbringing in Caracas and experiences as a queer migrant. His pieces, rooted in ritual and collective encounter, invite audiences to consider how landscapes can hold memory, resilience and possibility offering visions of futures where queer bodies find freedom through remembrance and reconnection with nature.
About Sarabande Foundation
Sarabande was set up by the late designer, Lee Alexander McQueen, who left the majority of his estate to support creative and visionary talent. In addition to providing scholarships and studio space for artists, Sarabande produces a number of events, from the practical to the inspirational.
Sarabande operates from a listed Stable Block conversion in Haggerston and two Grade II listed townhouses in Tottenham, where 30 studios form a creative community with designers and artists from multiple disciplines. Immersed in the hub of East London’s rich creative spirit, Sarabande exudes all that encompasses the creative sphere. The building is home to a plethora of artisans reflecting the multifarious span of Lee’s talent and the variety of craftspeople he worked with his own collections. Amongst others, our tactile artists include sculptors, fashion designers, jewellers, textile designers, painters, performance artists, silversmiths, costume designers, ceramicists, and dancers. Alongside these, Sarabande also houses filmmakers, animators, photographers, digital designers, and visual artists.
Please note that these events are being filmed and photographed for internal and commercial purposes.
Sarabande events are non-refundable and credits from your ticket purchase will be transferred to an event of your choice.
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