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Eden Studios, Arthaus Berlin, 2018.
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Multimedia winged creature, Zoe Kriegler-Wenk, 2021
Artistic and Research Interests
embodied dramaturgy | interdisciplinary composition | integrated healing processes
“The artist’s secret gift is her curiosity. When confronted with the irritating paradox of impossibility, she does not turn away, but leans in, lending her breath to the contradiction: giving it a voice. Little by little she makes space for elasticity, extension, [and] empathy.”
- Zoe Rose Kriegler-Wenk, Excerpt from MFA Thesis
As a writer and performer, I have always been interested in the relationship between physical theatre and scripted performance. My current research and writing focuses on embodied dramaturgical methods, the effect of the site-specific investigation on the performing body, and the creation of pathways towards communal healing.
My creative writing and performance work is centered around themes of memory, mental health, urban construction/demolition, human desire and commodification. As a researcher and creator, I hope to celebrate the grey area between absolutes and lean into the contradictions. I approach this task by prioritizing curiosity and artistic impulse, and allowing this trust in the artistic process to propel me towards unexpected revelations.
“The artist’s secret gift is her curiosity. When confronted with the irritating paradox of impossibility, she does not turn away, but leans in, lending her breath to the contradiction: giving it a voice. Little by little she makes space for elasticity, extension, [and] empathy.”
- Zoe Rose Kriegler-Wenk, Excerpt from MFA Thesis
As a writer and performer, I have always been interested in the relationship between physical theatre and scripted performance. My current research and writing focuses on embodied dramaturgical methods, the effect of the site-specific investigation on the performing body, and the creation of pathways towards communal healing.
My creative writing and performance work is centered around themes of memory, mental health, urban construction/demolition, human desire and commodification. As a researcher and creator, I hope to celebrate the grey area between absolutes and lean into the contradictions. I approach this task by prioritizing curiosity and artistic impulse, and allowing this trust in the artistic process to propel me towards unexpected revelations.
Multimedia Silhouette Project, Zoe Kriegler-Wenk, 2019
Layered Collage, Zoe Kriegler-Wenk, 2019
Teaching Philosophy
embodied exploration | collaborative inquiry | amplified creative voices
My goal is to open a space of inspiration, conversation, and exploration in which students develop a widely-applicable skillset. I believe that performative presence and meaningful composition are cultivated through grounded self-reflection and communal engagement. By introducing a curriculum that recognizes and celebrates the multidisciplinary artistic exploration, I hope to use my platform as an educator to inspire agency and contribute directly to building a more empathic and engaged citizenry.
My goal is to open a space of inspiration, conversation, and exploration in which students develop a widely-applicable skillset. I believe that performative presence and meaningful composition are cultivated through grounded self-reflection and communal engagement. By introducing a curriculum that recognizes and celebrates the multidisciplinary artistic exploration, I hope to use my platform as an educator to inspire agency and contribute directly to building a more empathic and engaged citizenry.
Columbia College MFA Cohort, 2020