Universo de textos, pt. 1-6

Universo de textos: pt. 1-6 is an ongoing solo work which consists of a compilation of different personal texts organized into movement and a structure. It is my reflection on the different journeys I have gone through to accept the dualities/intersectionalities in my identity. This piece begins with uncertainty and lack of awareness of my own self, and aims to end with more clarity and personal agency. This voyage into self-acceptance involves a deep, psychological analysis of family issues, sexuality, love, childhood trauma, and mental health. These themes stem from a wider picture such as the societal and political issues of my native country México, and how I personally navigate these in different Lands.Universo de textos: pt. 1-6 is a continuous awareness of my past: How does my perspective of my past change through time and space? How has immigrating to Canada changed my perspective of my past in Mexico? Has my meaning of Land changed since immigrating to Canada? What parts of my native country have I taken into Canada and carried within me? Which did I have to leave behind and why?

October 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM

About the artist

Sofía Ontiveros is an artist and choreographer based in Tkaronto, Ontario and Mexico. She immigrated in 2017 from her native city and country Monterrey, México, to pursue her dance studies in Canada. Sofía is a cis-gender, queer, Mexican, latina woman, and carries these parts of her identity through her works by questioning and exploring social constructs and how they play on individual or interpersonal relationships. Sofía recently graduated with a BFA in Performance Dance through the School of Performance at Ryerson University. Her most recent live work, “Que no salga la luna, Cap.2: Boda” was performed at Ryerson’s Choreographic Works 2020. Recent film projects include “Terra firma” and “Te extraño”, showcased at Ryerson’s Film Festival 2021. She is currently re-exploring her ongoing solo work “Universo de textos: pt. 1-6”.