Ephemeral Spirit of Dance

Philamonjaro and painter Sandi Goodwin has created a dance-inspired body of work exploring the dynamic synergy of visual storytelling and kinetic expression titled "Ephemeral Spirit of Dance." Here the two have paired dance photos with abstract interpretations.

“My former dance partner @leti.moves and I were showcased in an art show in Valencia recently. Two exceptional artists joined forces for a fantastic blend of photography and painting, united by their shared passion for dance.

It was truly an honor to be a part of this exhibition and to see our passion for dance reflected in such beautiful and inspiring artwork. Goodwin and Philamonjaro’s ability to capture the essence of movement and emotion in their work is truly breathtaking, and we are grateful to have been able to be part of it.

As dancers, we know the power and significance of movement, and seeing it immortalized in such a unique and creative way has been truly special. Thank you, @philamonjaro & Sandi Goodwin”

Juan Carlos Castellon, Dancer Ensemble Español, Chicago, Illinois

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About the Artists

Sandi Goodwin (abstract artist)

A prolific and committed artist, Sandi Goodwin’s work can best be described as colorful chaos, a random visual train of thought. Known for this bold and distinctive use of color, Sandi Goodwin does not seek to dictate what the viewer should see, but rather, encourages them to find their own creativity by discovering their own narrative in her work.

Eternally experimenting with new techniques and forms, her work is never static, shifting between the extremes of abstraction to more measured compositions of form, as well as moving beyond the constraints of canvas into functional and wearable art.

Goodwin currently lives in Valencia, Spain. Originally from London, she moved to the Mediterranean after many years in New Zealand. She regularly exhibits both locally and abroad, most recently in Florence. Her illustrations have featured in the Huffington Post, and she published a book of pandemic lockdown drawings.

Philamønjarø (photographer)

A resident of Valencia, Phillip Solomonson, a.k.a. Philamonjaro, hails from Chicago, Illinois. With a background as a performing arts administrator and digital media producer, his rediscovery of photography was a logical convergence of these two vocations. First documenting his projects and experiences at The Burning Man festival starting in 1999, he eventually turned to music and dance performances as his creative muse.

Since 2011 Phillip has photographed over 2,000 individual performances from Bonnaroo to Rock Rocks including concert favorites like The Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Sting, The Who, Paul McCartney, David Byrne, Soundgarden and many more.

By 2013, he found a passion for photographing dance performances.

Form, shape, space, sound and rhythm. The body as an artistic medium. Whether percussive, folk, traditional, formal or contemporary, capturing that precise moment is his passion.

A unique Approach

In additional to the visual art, Sandi and Phil have drawn upon their past professional experience to activate the exhibit with a dance showcase performance by local dancers at the opening, produced short video interviews and photography with dancers to further tell the story of dance. And hosted an artist talk around the inspiration of dance.

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