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Q&A with Ryan Enn Hughes
Q&A with Ryan Enn Hughes
Q&A with Ryan Enn Hughes
Q&A with Ryan Enn Hughes
Q&A with Ryan Enn Hughes
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What made you decide to do the 360 project?

The 360 Project evolved from my obsession with imaging technology and my on going desire to collaborate with dancers.  In terms of technology, Michel Gondry’s music video for “Like a Rolling Stone” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziRR5h3b4YU), had a big influence on me growing up. I remember being immediately fascinated with the imaging process that he used in that video – he created these ‘frozen moments’ that seemed to be ‘moving in three-dimensions’ – and that always stuck with me.  Years later, figuring out how this effect was achieved, inspired “The 360 Project”.  In terms of dance – I have a lot of respect for ‘physical arts’ – much of what I do these days is sit behind a desk – I really thrive off collaborating with an artist that uses their physical form in creation.

Where does the infusion of images and sound come from?
Music Videos have been a big influence on me and my work.  I like editing visuals very sharply to audio – very aggressive at times.  It’s been said ‘sound is as important as visuals in motion pictures, if not more so’ – and I believe this.  It really makes or breaks a project.  For “The 360 Project” I worked with Zelig Sound (http://zeligsound.com), a great firm based out of London.

The juxtaposition of ballet and krump is beautiful, why did you decide on those two forms of dance?

The two styles of dance represent polemic perspectives in both technique and origin.  Ballet is incredibly traditional and structured, while Krump is a relatively new dance form that’s constantly evolving. I was attracted to the idea of involving both styles, as I identify with each art form – one is regimented, the other is wild.  I’m constantly drawing from these two perspectives during the creation process.

What’s one noun you have yet to photograph?
Japanese Dancehall, if that’s a noun.
See Ryan’s work here.

KRUMP 360 (The 360 Project) from Ryan Enn Hughes on Vimeo.

BALLET 360 (The 360 Project) from Ryan Enn Hughes on Vimeo.

The 360 Project – Behind the Scenes from Ryan Enn Hughes on Vimeo.

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