Alexander Carrillo

Alexander Carrillo; Colombian based in Berlin. He is a lover of imaginary worlds and queer ritualistic artist that faithfully believes that life is a journey. He is a dancer, choreographer, researcher, teacher, coach and producer. His work delves into social and educational issues related to gender, identity, culture and transformation. Focusing his research on the grotesque and ugly of the human being, seeing it as a mirror of reality. Studying the role of the audience, the influence of Indigenous traditions in Western society and the body as the interface between norms, sexuality, and spirituality. He is inquiring into the personal and political through an interdisciplinary approach. Since 2006, Alexander Carrillo has developed his own artistic, research and pedagogical method “CUERPO PRESENTE: The Inner Beast”. He currently has his own studio in Berlin where he works and collaborates with artists and non-artists from different disciplines.